HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-20-23 Public Comment - V. Thuemler - HousingFrom:Victor Thuemler
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Date:Tuesday, June 20, 2023 10:57:14 AM
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Thank you for taking the time to read and consider what I am asking about and for and maybe
together we can change our community.
Victor Thuemler
Peer Advocate
Bozeman Office
406-522-7300 ext 113
Victor Thuemler
ABILITYMT Peer Advocate
2015 Charlotte
Suite 2
Bozeman, MT 59718
(406) 522-7300 ex.113
June 13, 2023
To: Bozeman City Commission
121 N. Rouse Ave.
Bozeman MT, 59715
Dear commissioners:
On behalf of the working class and the people with disabilities of Bozeman
Montana I am writing to you with the utmost respect to consider building more
affordable housing for the working and disabled population of Bozeman.
I believe that everyone deserves a place to call home and we can make it possible.
After thinking about this extensively, I would like to share my ideas.
First, we as a community buy land or designate land, (Perhaps the space where the
former KMART was located) for affordable housing or apartments. Then second,
we as a community buy the materials and higher the crews out of a fund or from a
percentage of tax revenue. I was also just informed that the lot where KMART
used to be is owned by D.K. Martinen LLC
401 Sunnyslope Road
Yakima, WA 98908-9016 And George Westlake 15008 SE Graham Road
Vancouver, WA 98683-8541
So, my basic proposal is that the city of Bozeman rents this property from these
individuals or buy it for the working class and disabled of Bozeman and charge
them 30% of their monthly income as their rent. That way the city gets the
workforce that it needs, and the workforce gets the housing that will keep them and
their families here. After all, without us and a workforce your community stops
being functional and inclusive for everyone.
In conclusion, providing someone with a home or place to live should be a human
right and not something only a few can afford, and the rest must fight over. We all
need a roof over our head and a place to call home…
Respectfully Yours ,
Victor Thuemler
Peer, Advocate for AbilityMT and a concerned Bozeman resident.