HomeMy WebLinkAbout11-23-20 Public Comment - M. Jardstrom - Bozeman Climate PlanFrom:agenda@bozeman.net
To:Agenda
Subject:Thank you for your public comment.
Date:Monday, November 23, 2020 6:17:12 PM
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Form Name:Public Comment Form
Date & Time:11/23/2020 6:16 PM
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Submitter ID:32788
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Public comment may be submitted via the form below, or by any of the following options.
Public comment may also be given at any public meeting.
Email:
agenda@bozeman.net
Mail to:
Attn: City Commission
PO Box 1230
Bozeman, MT 59771
First Name Melissa
Last Name Jardstrom
Email Address meandwes@aol.com
Phone Number 4069201100
Comments
To the City Commission:
Something is missing from the Bozeman Climate Plan.
We the undersigned respectfully request that you not adopt the Bozeman Climate Plan until a detailed
economic analysis has been done. How will City agencies afford the contemplated requirements? How will
residential taxpayers and commercial taxpayers be affected? In light of MCA 15-10-420, can the City raise
taxes sufficient to retrofit buildings, replace fleet vehicles, and switch to renewable energy sources?
Will budget constraints be allowed to forestall implementation of specific provisions of the Plan? This is not
mentioned.
In order to achieve “100% net clean energy by 2030,” the Bozeman Climate Plan “invites” residents and
businesses to “join the climate effort!” Invitations will be insufficient. Only ordinances and penalties can
assure the necessary compliance. The plan calls for “Bozeman”, meaning all its people, to be completely
carbon neutral. What costs will residents and businesses pay, and when?
The Climate Plan is aspirational, but not fiscally analytical. Study the costs and make them transparent to
the people of Bozeman before imposing such a far-reaching plan. Supply the missing analysis.
Sincerely,
Larry and Melissa Jardstrom 513 N. 23rd Avenue Bozeman, Mt 59718
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City Of Bozeman
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