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In the aftermath, Phillips unexpectedly became the passionate voice of a local movement calling for police reform and broader acknowledgment of local racism. Phillipsâs raw memory of what took place â as well as his frustrations seeking justice for his son â motivated others to start organizing, too. By the time Minneapolis police killed George Floyd and ignited a nationwide uprising, Chico organizers had laid the groundwork for others to join a local movement. The momentum impelled the cityâs former mayor to convene a committee purportedly as a starting point for police reform.
Nearly a year later, however, the city is further away from this goal than ever. In fact, the process wound up granting more power to the police. (The Chico police department didnât respond to a list of questions sent by the Guardian. Neither did the cityâs current mayor.)