HomeMy WebLinkAboutNon-Discrimination Public Comment from Debbie Schenk 4-28-14From:Debbie Schenk
To:Agenda
Subject:Bozeman NDO
Date:Monday, April 28, 2014 2:45:44 PM
Bozeman City Commissioners,
Thank you for your time on this important matter. My name is Debbie Schenk and I
have two properties in Bozeman. My husband and I plan to retire there permanently
in the next 2 years. In the mean time we spend as much time as we can there and
chose Bozeman because of it's people, it's attitudes and it's "good feel". We are
native Montanans and think that Bozeman is one of the best places in the state.
We support an NDO in Bozeman. One of our sons is gay and we think that it makes
sense that he would have the same opportunities and protections, if needed, in the
area of housing, jobs and public accommodations. This are not special rules. These
are protections that the straight community enjoy every single day and never think
twice about.
Does discrimination happen. It does. Sometimes outwardly and sometimes very
subtly. NDO's are put into place not becasue we think that people will discriminate
but in case they do. For the LGBT community of Bozeman, which includes so many
wonderful people, to know that these protections are in place should they ever be
needed. It sets a standard, a guideline that makes Bozeman an even better place, for
ALL people.
Please vote yes on the Bozeman NDO.
Thank you.
Debbie Schenk
301 Donegal Drive
Bozeman, MT 59715