Public Ordinance re: parks Public Comment from Paula SchlotfeldtAimee Brunckhorst
From: Paula Schlotfeldt <paula.schlotfeldt@gmail.com>
Sent: Monday, January 23, 2023 4:39 PM
To: Kalispell Meetings Public Comment
Subject: EXTERNAL Public Ordinance re: parks
Mayor Johnson -
After more laws and rules are on the books on how to keep the homeless from encamping at Depot Park, I
hope the city will show compassion and take action on how best to serve the underserved in our community.
I don't have answers, but trying to run people out of town (which is seemingly what our county commissioners
want) is not who we are as a community.
I do feel one of the root causes of homelessness is mental health. We are dealing with the ugly in our valley
with suicides, lack of housing, fentanyl and meth crises, and families that are really struggling. I would suggest
that the need for more mental health services in our city and county should be of primary concern.
Paula Schlotfeldt
Kalispell
Paula Schlotfeldt