HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-25-24 Public Comment - L. Young - HRDC ServicesFrom:City of Bozeman, MT
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Date:Tuesday, June 25, 2024 11:31:22 AM
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Full Name
Linda Young
Email
lindayoung.ly@gmail.com
Phone
(406) 577-4441
Comments
HRDC wants to continue to work with the City on the rapidly increasing problem of providing shelter and services to
the unhoused in our community, and requests $500,000 for Warming Center operations. The number of unhoused
people in Bozeman increased from 213 in 2023 to 409 2024 according the annual Point-In-Time data collection, a
92% increase. Without adequate support from the City, the necessary reduction in Warming Center services will put
vulnerable populations at risk, and likely compound the problems caused by urban camping and homeless
encampments. I understand the challenge faced by municipalities who need to continue to provide the services of
local government, and also face the complex problem of homeless. Addressing this situation requires nimble,
compassionate and predictable cooperation and funding by the Commission, and without it the unhoused
individuals, families and seniors, and the health of the community as a whole, will suffer.
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Thank you,
City Of Bozeman
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