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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-14-24 Public Comment - M. Goodman - Pride is a cultural celebration, not a ProtestFrom:City of Bozeman, MT To:Bozeman Public Comment Subject:[EXTERNAL]*NEW SUBMISSION* Public Comment Form Date:Tuesday, May 14, 2024 11:12:18 AM CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Public Comment Form Submission #:3202530 IP Address:38.92.160.149 Submission Date:05/14/2024 11:12 Survey Time:11 minutes, 27 seconds You have a new online form submission. Note: all answers displaying "*****" are marked as sensitive and must be viewed after your login. Read-Only Content Full Name Marla Goodman Email marla@davmar.org Phone (406) 581-1375 Comments Dear City Commission, I’m writing to express my concern over the safety of all community members in light of recent threats to queer community members, and a need for overall recognition and support of our LGBTQ friends, neighbors and family members. I fully support requests to the commission for an action and strategy plan in response to threats to out queer communities, including public debriefs with local officials in response to threats. This is not something to sweep under the rug. Our city government needs to show a strong commitment to the safety of all community members. It has also come to my attention that the queer community needs more support in holding and keeping safe their pride celebration activities. Pride is a cultural celebration, not a protest, and participants in Pride activities deserve the same recognition and safety as members of other cultural groups. Thanks for your wise and prompt action on this important matter concerning community safety. If you would like to submit additional documents (.pdf, .doc, .docx, .xls, .xlsx, .gif, .jpg, .png, .rtf, .txt) along with your comment, you may alternately address agenda@bozeman.net directly to ensure receipt of all information. Thank you, City Of Bozeman This is an automated message generated by Granicus. Please do not reply directly to this email.