HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-11-25 Public Comment - T. Marchesini - Tenant CounselFrom:City of Bozeman, MT
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Date:Tuesday, June 10, 2025 5:17:04 PM
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Public Comment Form - City Clerk
Submission #:4110152
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Submission Date:06/10/2025 5:16
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Full Name
Maren Marchesini
Email
marenhaynesmarchesini@gmail.com
Phone
(206) 518-0680
Comments
My name is Maren, and I serve in ministry at Hope Lutheran Church and as Interim Director of the Bozeman
Symphonic Choir. I grew up here, and now live in the Harvest Creek neighborhood. I am a musician, non-profit
leader, and parent of two children. I am currently a homeowner, a "luxury" in today that was made possible by
money from our parents. Most do not have this privilege, and are subject to whims of landlords. When I was single
and a renter, my $300/month rental was sold to a developer who increased the rent to $1500. This was a shock, and
I was forced to move on short notice--where my rent still doubled. Such a shock would be even more destabilizing
as a family. As housing becomes more expensive in Bozeman—often owned by corporate equity firms—too many
Bozeman residents are unhoused or insecure. A right to counsel for tenants has become vital. This would ensure
more equity in housing, providing a balance of power between tenants and landlords. Please vote YES.
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City Of Bozeman
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