HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-25-17 Public Comment - J. May - Short Term RentalsFrom:Janette May
To:Agenda
Subject:[SENDER UNVERIFIED]Please support common sense home sharing legislation for Bozeman
Date:Friday, August 25, 2017 9:22:10 PM
Dear members of the Bozeman City Commission,
I am a Bozeman resident and a member of the Airbnb community. I urge you to vote in favor
of fair, responsible home sharing legislation at the upcoming City Commission meeting.
Home sharing provides a vital source of income for many families in our community—theaverage host in Bozeman earns an extra $6,000 each year. It also gives visitors the chance to
stay in neighborhoods outside of typical tourist zones, benefitting small businesses across theCity.
That’s why I support the Commission’s efforts to craft common-sense short-term rental rules
for our community. Though the proposed rules aren’t perfect, they will make it easier for hoststo comply with legislation and allow us to continue using home sharing to make ends meet.
Thank you for engaging the public in this process. I hope you continue the conversation and
ensure these new rules work for hosts, guests, businesses, and residents as they areimplemented.
Sincerely,
Janette May 3610 W Broadwater St
Bozeman, MT 59718