HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-03-24 Public Comment - K. Silvestri - Appoint Alison Sweeney to City Commission to Restore TrustFrom:Kenneth Silvestri
To:Bozeman Public Comment
Subject:[EXTERNAL]Appoint Alison Sweeney to City Commission to Restore Trust
Date:Saturday, June 1, 2024 6:54:11 PM
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I urge you to appoint Alison Sweeney for the open City Commission seat vacated by
Christopher Coburn. Alison has shown that she can represent both the interests of renters and
homeowners, not just the financial interests of developers. She works tirelessly to find
balanced solutions to housing affordability, has developed deep knowledge of zoning codes
despite having no planning background, and conducts extensive outreach in the community.
Appointing Alison would go a long way in erasing a trust deficit the City of Bozeman has with a
large segment of the citizenry. This is evident in Alison receiving the most letters of support so
far among all the applicants.
Please do not simply appoint someone who is likely to support the ill-advised trickle-down
housing agenda that has had minimal if any impact on housing affordability in Bozeman, while
alienating a large portion of both renters and property tax paying homeowners.
Ken Silvestri
5785 Saxon Way, Unit A
Bozeman, MT 59718