HomeMy WebLinkAboutNon-Discrimination Public Comment from Skylar Downes 4-28-14From:Stacy Ulmen
To:Agenda
Subject:FW: Please pass the nondiscrimination ordinance
Date:Monday, April 28, 2014 11:28:34 AM
-----Original Message-----From: skylarjhdownes@gmail.com [mailto:skylarjhdownes@gmail.com]
Sent: Friday, April 25, 2014 1:56 PMTo: Stacy UlmenSubject: Please pass the nondiscrimination ordinance
Skylar Downes401 B West College St.Bozeman, MT 59715-5123
April 25, 2014
City of Bozeman121 North Rouse PO Box 1230Bozeman, MT 59711
City of Bozeman:
Strong communities take care of their neighbors.
Bozeman is that kind of community. Passing an ordinance to protect people from discrimination on thebasis of sexual orientation and gender identity just makes sense. Our gay, lesbian, bisexual andtransgender neighbors deserve to be able to work, live and do business in Bozeman.
The nondiscrimination ordinance would prohibit discrimination against LGBT people in employment,housing and public accommodations.
Everyone needs to have the ability to earn money to put a roof over their loved ones' heads and foodon the table.
Bozeman residents value fairness and equality. We know that our strength as a community is basedupon treating each other with dignity and respect.This ordinance will match public policy to our community values.
As a resident of Bozeman for the last five years, the community has given me so much support, and Iwould hate to see anyone denied that opportunity.
The qualities of justice and fairness that brings us together are far greater than what makes usdifferent. This ordinance isn't only about protecting our neighbors from experiencing discrimination. It'sabout branding Bozeman as a welcoming and diverse community.
Please pass the nondiscrimination ordinance.
Sincerely,
Skylar Downes5099985005