HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-17-23 Public Comment - A. Moen - Unhoused Community Avery Moen
516 Ms. Warn
4455 Annie St
Bozeman MT, 59718
March 7, 2023
Bozeman City Commission
121 N Rose Ave.
Bozeman MT, 59718
Dear, Bozeman city commission
A problem that has recently been brought to my attention and the attention of my peers is the
housing in Bozeman. People are being forced to move out of their homes by their landlords, with
only 30 days to pack up their life and move out. The price of houses is rising and some people
can't keep up with rent. This isn't enough time to find a new horne, especially in Bozeman.
Reading the "Amid tight housing market, some in Bozeman turn to RVs as permanent homes" by
the Bozeman Daily Chronicle has put a new perspective in my mind on the RV's parked on the
street all over town.
Being homeless isn't always a choice; some people get addicted to drugs, some people lose
their homes, get laid off, and some sell their homes and move into an RV. This all started during
the beginning of COVID. Caused by catastrophic job loss, and severe economic hardship. RV's
are taking over the streets in Bozeman, and may soon cause problems; such as people
vandalizing their RV's, making our streets crowded and messy. Giving tickets won't solve the
problem,the solution to get these people off the streets is to build a campsite meant for people
who lost their homes and moved into a RV and need somewhere to live.
Therefore, being able to get the people off the streets and make a safe place to live by creating a
campsite for them. I know you already are very much aware but a solution needs to take place
now, and I have proposed a solution for you. Create an environment where people alike have lost
their homes for various reasons can have a place to park their RV's. Funding may be a tough
situation, because for us alike that pay taxes; we shouldn't have to pay for their new area. People
who would like to move into this new campsite would have to pay fees so it can stay nice, and
have a Host make sure some rules are put in place. It can't be a free for all. This solution can be
one of many but action needs to be taken place to get people that are parked on the streets off,
and people a safe place to park and call home.
Sincerely, Avery Moen