HomeMy WebLinkAbout10-02-20 Public Comment - V. Sojitra - Christopher Coburn for Commission VacancyFrom:Vasu
To:Agenda
Subject:Public Comment on Special Election
Date:Friday, October 2, 2020 3:51:31 PM
Hi City Commissioners,
Hope you all are well. I want to express my comment about the special election for Bozeman
City Commission. My name is Vasu Sojitra (59715). I am a 29 year old Indian-American manwith a physical disability. I have been a Bozeman resident for the past 6 years living near the
university and have seen this city grown in a divisive manner that disheartens me. People ofcolor, People with disabilities, our younger population, people with less finances, and our
homeless population have not been taken into account during this growth. The focus ondevelopers and new lavish hotels continue to push many of the folks that are the heartbeat of
Bozeman out of the very place they love. This is creating more inequities, a continual housingcrisis, inaccessible living situations, poor public transportation and so much more. I believe
there's a way to help change that narrative by appointing a leader that holds many of thosenarrative to heart and will fight for the ones who's voices are continually drowned out. I
support appointing Christopher Coburn to the City Commission. I support Christopher becausehe has long advocated for the inclusion of underrepresented voices in all the spaces he
occupies. He has worked to create more diverse and equitable systems, and will bring thatknowledge and focus to the Commission.
Thank you for taking my consideration to heart. All the best as we move forward together,
Vasu————VASU SOJITRA
Pronouns: He, Him, His
Ninjasticking through the woods to bring intersectionality to the outdoors.
(406)624-9183vasusojitra@icloud.com