Homeless Problem from Summer EhmannJudi Funk
From: Summer Ehmann <summerelysiasmith@hotmail.com>
Sent: Sunday, April 28, 2024 9:56 AM
To: Kalispell Meetings Public Comment
Subject: EXTERNAL Homeless Problem
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On January 16, 2024 1 was assaulted by an elderly homeless man. I had stopped in the middle of the road on 2nd
street as he was crossingthe street in the middle of the road. He turned to look at me and I just gave him the wave
that I was letting him continue to cross. And then all of a sudden he turned and there was a very scary looking in his
eye, and he came after me. He punched my driver side window with all of his force, causing my side mirror to bend
in and I'm sure he broke his hand. Completely unprovoked. I was so terrified. I had to get away and slid on the ice
and almost hit a parked car. I was so shook up. I just started crying and shaking violently. If my window had been
down I can't imagine what he would've done to my face. I did call the police and they knew instantly who it was.
They said he's in and out of jail every few days, and this isn't a first incident. I didn't press charges, but I was
definitely terrified that he would hurt somebody else. This man was not mentally well at all.
I've noticed a huge increase in homeless people in Kalispell and just a fewyears. Something has to change. I am
honestly terrified to go downtown Kalispell now. Plus all the trash they leave behind has made Kalispell look like
Portland.
For reference I am a 44 year old blond female and was driving a GMC Denali pickup. I included a photo of the man
below. I hope the city council can do something about this increasing problem!
Sincerely,
Summer Ehmann
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