COVID-19 State of emergency Public Comment from Benita StrengthFrom:Benita strength
To:Kalispell Meetings Public Comment
Subject:[EXTERNAL] Re: Counsel members
Date:Monday, April 6, 2020 9:10:42 PM
SHAME ON YOU! (With the exception of Sid)
You sneakily passed this behind the backs of the community you serve! To not have a
working meeting in regards to something that holds the power of nothing short of marshal lawis such a slap in the face to us!
Rest assured we WILL remember and good luck getting those votes back next round.
I am ashamed of you. And you should absolutely be ashamed of yourselves.
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On Monday, April 6, 2020, 1:59 PM, Benita strength <benitaaspen@yahoo.com> wrote:
Dear Counsel Members,
I am writing to voice my concerns about a portion of tonight's meeting,specifically the vote on weather or not to enact Local Disaster Emergency
protocols.I am gravely concerned about this vote, the limitations on personal freedoms, and
the magnitude of powers which will be granted to a sole City Manager. In specificI am concerned about blanket powers without much if any oversight by the public
or even that of the city counsel. Mr Russell's intent is not in question, however, intent and ability are different and
must remain in check, The sanctity of our individual freedoms need not becompromised so that our small city can receive necessary funding.
I request that the vote be put off until such time that disaster relief funding, andmilitant style lock down and enforcement actions are not without oversight,
expiration, and further public explanation and comment. This is a very important issue, and such a meeting behind closed doors with no
live public comment is deeply concerning. Individual rights are some oft he most important things in the United States, and
Montana. I am not a legal expert, but I would like comment and direction as tohow removing ANY of these rights for any purpose emergent or not is acceptable
and legal. Regards,
Benita Chuey
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