HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-13-25 Public Comment - K. Kirk - Please support tenants' right to counselFrom:Karin Kirk
To:Bozeman Public Comment
Subject:[EXTERNAL]Please support tenants" right to counsel
Date:Tuesday, May 13, 2025 10:42:25 AM
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Hello Bozeman City Commissioners!
I encourage you to pass a resolution to give renters a right to legal counsel in eviction cases.
This is a simple solution that can help Bozeman manage a growing problem. I know you wantto ease the housing crisis, and I know you want people to feel safe and secure in our beautiful
city. This measure allows just that. Evictions are a worst case scenario for both landlords andtenants, and having counsel on both sides of the situation can help work toward better
outcomes for everyone.
I know there is conflict around this issue - and honestly, there's conflict everywhere in societytoday and it's an awful situation for just about everyone! But this is one of those cases where
the solution is pretty clear cut and this would be a big win for the City. I hope you vote to givetenants a legal right to have someone represent them. It's the right thing to do!
thank you,
Karin KirkBozeman, MT
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Karin KirkScience Journalist: Climate - Energy - GeologyBozeman, MTwww.karinkirk.com