HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-17-24 Public Comment - L. Lederman - Tenants' Right to CounselFrom:City of Bozeman, MT
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Date:Monday, June 17, 2024 3:41:12 PM
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Full Name
Lauren Lederman
Email
lrlederman@gmail.com
Phone
(202) 607-5653
Comments
Dear Bozeman City Commission, I strongly urge the City Commission to fully fund a Right To Counsel program for
tenants in the city Of Bozeman. Evictions are a driving cause of homelessness, and can be prevented if tenants are
guaranteed access to legal representation during evictions proceedings. In 2023 eviction proceedings, Landlords in
Bozeman had legal representation 79% of the time, while Tenants only had lawyers 7% of the time. Tenant Right to
Counsel isn’t just another bandaid solution to the housing crisis, it actually starts to help with some of the root
problems by preventing folks from becoming unhoused. Thank you for your consideration, Lauren Lederman 840
Skunk Creek Road, Bozeman, MT 59715
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