Homeless Issue Public Comment from Brad KrantzDear Council,
We moved here to the Flathead Valley from Seattle in late 2021. We seek to be part of the solution to the problems our community and state face. That is why I take the time to address
you.
Homelessness is an ever-increasing issue here in the Flathead Valley. The Local media is not helping, instead it seeks to simply point fingers, play to emotions, and provide Zero in
the way of meaningful solutions.
For perspective; the Seattle homeless situation: The number is now at 53,000. Seattle is completely off-base in their pointing to the cause. More homes is not the solution. Utterly failed
policies have led to this crises that is likely beyond fixing.
This short video by a Brandi Kruse, a solid, conservative Seattle independent journalist highlights this aspect of the problem: https://youtu.be/xnqR1Fekcoo <https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outloo
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Homelessness, is a multi-faceted problem. I think we can all agree on this. Mental Health and Drugs are the two of the most obvious elements that contribute. We need to address these
substantively. These people need help. But, Laws must be enforced and arrests made of individuals who break laws. Law Enforcement must be enabled and supported to do their job.
There is also the significant number who simply have chosen homelessness as a lifestyle. They want to be off-the-grid, have no responsibility and receive handouts. These must be dealt
with tough-love. This cannot be tolerated and encouraged and/or rewarded by providing shelter and/or food- as well intentioned as this may be. If you build it, they will come.
I look forward to your response and being able to discuss and maintain ongoing dialog to work toward long-term solutions to this matter.
Sincerely,
Brad Krantz
Somers, MT
206.697.4468
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