HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-13-25 Public Comment - A. Sangroniz - Tenants Right to CounselFrom:City of Bozeman, MT
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Date:Tuesday, May 13, 2025 10:11:41 AM
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Full Name
Amaia Sangroniz
Email
sangronizamaia@gmail.com
Phone
(208) 340-4461
Comments
I am writing to voice my support for tenants' right to counsel in Bozeman. It’s well known and documented that
evictions are one of the leading causes of homelessness. Cities that have passed RTC programs see an average
return investment of $3.3 for every $1 invested. With all that said, the City of Bozeman should explore all
opportunities to ensure tenants facing eviction or other legal disputes from their landlord or property management
have access to legal counsel. Our tax dollars are being used to treat symptoms of houselessness. It is imperative we
direct funds to address housing instability at the source. I strongly encourage the city commission to fund tenants'
right to counsel as a tool to address the housing crisis here in Bozeman. Moving forward, a Social Housing model, as
used in Montgomery County, Maryland, with a public developer, is the long-term solution to ensure Bozeman has
permanently affordable housing for our working class tenants.
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Thank you,
City Of Bozeman
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