HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-27-20 Public Comment - E. Nast - Essential relief for those most impacted by coronavirusFrom:Erin Nast
To:Agenda
Subject:Essential relief for those most impacted by coronavirus
Date:Friday, March 27, 2020 7:44:15 AM
Bozeman City Commission,
I'm worried about our service workers during the pandemic. They are the largest group of
workers in the state, but many do not have sick pay or health insurance, and are living
paycheck to paycheck. They are protecting the rest of us by stocking grocery shelves, fillings
prescriptions, and taking out the trash.
Most of them are also renters.The government is providing relief for businesses, homeowners,
and even landlords, but almost nothing for renters who are days away from homelessness if
they miss a payment. Measures like expanded unemployment are good, but they still leave
many workers at risk. We can do more.
- Will you publicly call on businesses to do all they possibly can to pay their employees to stay
home during this time?
- Will you publicly call on commercial and residential landlords to waive or reduce rents as
much as possible?
- Will you urge Governor Bullock to use his emergency powers to suspend rent and mortgage
payments (including commercial leases for small businesses) so that our essential workers are
protected and others can safely stay home?
Thank you for your time and urgent attention. If we act quickly, we can protect our most
vulnerable during this difficult time.
Erin Nast
nastclan2004@gmail.com
112 Redwood dr
Bozeman, Montana 59718