RE: Resolution being voted on Monday

Hello,

I have received your comments on Resolution 17-019. Although your email missed the council packet deadline (11:00 a.m. today), it will still be included in the supplemental packet that publishes and prints on Monday, February 27th. The council packet will be published tomorrow morning. You may access it at: http://www.cityofhomer-ak.gov/citycouncil/city-council-regular-meeting-150

Thank you,

Jo Johnson, MMC

City Clerk

City of Homer

491 E. Pioneer Avenue

Homer, Alaska 99603

907.235.3130

jjohnson@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx

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From: Jody Pryor [mailto:jody.pryor@xxxxxxxxx]
Sent: Wednesday, February 22, 2017 4:39 PM
To: Department Clerk <Clerk2@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: Resolution being voted on Monday

I am writing to encourage the City of Homer to refuse to pass the resolution proposed by Aderhold/Reynolds/Lewis. While I live outside the City of Homer, this resolution will affect not only Homer, but the communities surrounding Homer, such as Kachemak City, Fritz Creek, Anchor Point and Ninilchik.

Such a resolution is not needed in the City of Homer. Homer is already an inclusive community.

While the proposed toned down version of the resolution has removed much of the hateful verbiage, the spirit of the earlier divisive language is still there, with some new phrases that are just as disturbing as the vitriol in the earlier draft. Thanks to the Internet, it will be the earlier version that is spread to the general population within and outside the state of Alaska if this resolution is passed show casing Homer as a hate filled community.

Is the City of Homer so secure financially that it can run the risk of losing federal money? Since the City is still trying to find a way to build a new Police Station, my guess, the answer is a big no.

Is the City of Homer so secure financially that it can run the risk of a large boycott on the City and businesses on this end of the Kenai Peninsula? Remember your vote also affects the above mentioned communities, not just the City of Homer. Again, the answer is no.

There is a large outcry from others within the State of Alaska and Outside to boycott Homer over this resolution. Just the fact the resolution has made it this far will have an economic impact on Homer for this season, if not beyond. If it passes, the chances of Homer being able to recover financially will become an even larger obstacle.

Since Homer is not an intolerant community, this resolution is unnecessary. Yet if it's passed it can create a lot of negative within such a positive community.

With regard,

Jody Pryor