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From: Max, Jan
Sent: Wednesday, October 30, 2013 2:43 PM
To: Mejia, Anthony
Subject: FW: Shoft Term Rental Amendment
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From :'Wendy-Marie Martin [wendymariewrites @ gmail. corn]
Sent: Tuesday, October 29,2013 04:36 PM Pacihc Standard Time
To: Ashbaugh, John; Carpenter, Dan; Christianson, Carlyn; Marx, Jan; Smith, Kathy
Subject: Short Term Rental Amendment
Dear City Council Members:
I would like to put in a vote of support for the SLO Hosts proposed amendment to allow for short term rentals in
San Luis Obispo. The local citizens promoting our area through Airbnb and other short term vacation rental
opportunities are not harming our local economy but helping to increase tourists income in our area. I know a
number of people who book through Airbnb because the hotel prices are too outrageous to afford or simply
because they are looking for a homey, local experience one has a hard time finding in a large, impersonal hotel
atmosphere. These guests come to our area and eat in the local restaurants, visit our shops and wineries and
attend theater and musical performances. They become apart of our community and return to the areaagain
and again because they have a personal connection to it thanks to the hospitality offered by SLO Hosts and
other locals.
In addition to boosting the local economy, this rental option allows many local residents to stay in the area,
since the extra income is often filling a necessary gap. Personally I can't see how this is in any way harming our
local economy. It is a guest-friendly option for tourists from around the world and brings people into our area
that otherwise might no come.
I urge you to support the proposed amendment to San Luis Obispo's housing code to allow for short term
rentals. It's good for our local residents and businesses, as well as potential tourists.
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Yours,
V/endy-Marie Martin
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