HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-17-24 Public Comment - S. Rummel - Proposed budgetFrom:Sandi Rummel
To:Bozeman Public Comment
Subject:[EXTERNAL]Proposed budget
Date:Monday, June 17, 2024 1:19:00 PM
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I am a 20 year citizen of Bozeman, one who is trying to retire at 70. I cannot afford all these
proposed increases that the City is wanting. Not only can I not afford these increases, butneither can most people I have visited with recently, especially with what our county taxes
have increased this past year!
With all the new building taking place in Bozeman, maybe there should be more responsibilityfrom the builders in regards to the infrastructure in Bozeman. Yes, we have seen growth, but
do we really expect to see an increase in our population of 5.23% per year!!!??? Do we needmore emergency personnel, yes, but find a different way to do it. We just closed fire station,
and built a new one, so now another new one? Sell some land to pay for it!
You will be partially responsible for taxing people out of their homes at this rate, and maybethis is what you are trying to do! There has to be a different method to paying for services
rather than more taxes on the people who lived here before this area became a playground ofpeople who don't contribute to the economy and the costs associated with living Bozeman.
Maybe some of those need to start paying their fair share.
And don't you dare ask for funding for a community center to the tune of $99 million!! It'stime for you to tighten your belt, just like many of the citizens of Bozeman have to do!!
Sandra Rummel
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