HomeMy WebLinkAbout12-08-20 Public Comment - J. Boyer - Re_ Public Health and HarassmentFrom:Jennifer Boyer
To:brian.gootkin@gallatin.mt.gov; Jim Veltkamp
Cc:Commission; Agenda
Subject:Re: Public Health and Harassment
Date:Tuesday, December 8, 2020 1:23:17 PM
Dear Chief Veltkamp,
I am very happy to know that the Bozeman Police Department is monitoring the protests at Mr. Kelley’s residence.
Thank you so much for providing this security and adding peace of mind for the Kelley family
and the neighborhood.
Sincerely, Jennifer Boyer
Jennifer Boyerboyerfarm51@gmail.com
406-539-3006
On Dec 7, 2020, at 8:48 AM, Jennifer Boyer <boyerfarm51@gmail.com> wrote:
From: Jennifer Boyer <boyerfarm51@gmail.com>
Subject: Public Health and Harassment
Date: December 7, 2020 at 8:46:14 AM MST
To: Commission <Commission@gallatin.mt.gov>, City of Bozeman
<agenda@bozeman.net>, jveltkamp@bozeman.net,
bgootkin@gallatin.mt.gov
TO: Gallatin County Commission
Bozeman City Commission
Bozeman Police Chief Veltkamp
Gallatin County Sheriff Gootkin
Dear Community Leaders,
I am writing regarding the disturbing protest activities at the
personal residence of our Community Health Director, Matt Kelley.
These on-going protests are disruptive to to Mr. Kelley, his family and
the neighborhood and are placing undue stress, risk, and impacting the
safe and secure conditions residents expect in our community. The
protestors are creating a condition of neighborhood harassment.
Would you be comfortable if your child had to walk through this band
of protesters to go to the park? Do you support a situation of political
intimidation in which people cannot allow their children out of the
house for fear of harassment? Local government is responsible for
the health and safety of residents and there is a role to play.
I am a strong supporter of free speech. However, the appropriate
location of this protest is in front of local government property - not
a private residence. Targeting Mr. Kelley’s home is done as a form of
intimidation, harassment and is inherently hostile.
I ask the following:
Both Bozeman and Gallatin County Commissions make a public
statement that this type of intimidation is not appropriate, condoned
or tolerated and each commission will be immediately developing
ordinance language to protect public servants and our community
members from harassment at their residences.
Bozeman Police and Gallatin Sheriff Departments will provide
consistent presence during the protests to ensure the Kelley family
and neighborhood remain safe.
In closing, I am eternally thankful to our local Health Department for
the professional, science-based communication and recommendations
that have been put forth during this time. It has saved lives and has
been conducted in the highest professional manner possible. We as a
community and our public leadership need to support them by taking
these actions.
Thank you,
Jennifer Boyer 10281 Kelly Canyon RdBozeman
Jennifer Boyerboyerfarm51@gmail.com406-539-3006