COVID-19 State of emergency Public Comment from Sam DennisonFrom:Sam Dennison
To:Kalispell Meetings Public Comment
Subject:[EXTERNAL] City Counsel meeting 4-6-20 Concerns
Date:Monday, April 6, 2020 3:37:17 PM
Dear Counsel Members,
I am writing to voice my concerns about a portion of tonight's meeting, specifically the voteon whether or not to enact Local Disaster Emergency protocols.
I am gravely concerned about this vote, the limitations on personal freedoms, and themagnitude of powers which will be granted to a sole City Manager. In specific I am concerned
about blanket powers without much if any oversight by the public or even that of the citycounsel.
Mr Russell's intent is not in question, however, intent and ability are different and must remainin check, The sanctity of our individual freedoms need not be compromised so that our small
city can receive necessary funding. I request that the vote be put off until such time that disaster relief funding, and militant style
lock down and enforcement actions are not without oversight, expiration, and further publicexplanation and comment.
This is a very important issue, and such a meeting behind closed doors with no live publiccomment is deeply concerning.
Individual rights are so often the most important things in the United States, and Montana. Iam not a legal expert, but I would like comment and direction as to how removing ANY of
these rights for any purpose emergent or not is acceptable and legal. Regards,
Sam Dennison1969 Bluestone Dr., Kalispell, MT 59901