HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-09-25 Public Comment - M. Geyer - Right to CounselFrom:City of Bozeman, MT
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Date:Tuesday, June 3, 2025 5:06:41 PM
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Public Comment Form - City Clerk
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Full Name
Mark Geyer
Email
mojogeyer@hotmail.com
Phone
(406) 249-0177
Comments
Our family have been homeowners in Bozeman since July 2013. We feel fortunate to live in this awesome
community, but we would not be able to afford it had we not got into a house when we did. We are the lucky ones.
As a city we need to do way more in helping others find affordable housing. The homelessness in our community is
heart-breaking. We 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. Research has shown that this right saves taxpayer
money, due to avoided costs around shelters, health care, foster care, and other social safety net services. Thank
you
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Thank you,
City Of Bozeman
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