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From: Richard O"Brien <br /> To: WPCtestimonv <br /> Subject: Clarification for In-Home Health Services Under Bill 121"s"Event"Category <br /> Date: Sunday, March 31, 2024 10:48:47 AM <br /> Dear Chairperson Lin, <br /> Greetings! We are elderly residents devoted to our community's collective well-being. <br /> We wish to express our concerns about bill 121, and one spot in particular surrounding <br /> "professional services" and "events." <br /> As seniors, the engagement of professional health services such as masseuses and <br /> yoga instructors are not a matter of indulgence but one of necessity for maintaining our <br /> health. This practice is common among us and our peers, and it often extends to renters <br /> seeking to preserve their well-being while away from home as well. <br /> The ambiguity in the current language of the bill raises concerns. These essential health <br /> services, conducted quietly within the privacy of our home, risk being misclassified as <br /> "events." Such a misinterpretation could impose an undue burden of obtaining permits <br /> for activities that are integral to our daily lives and those of our renters. <br /> It is our belief that the spirit of the bill should not penalize residents and guests for <br /> prioritizing their health and wellness. The commission's consideration in clarifying that <br /> such in-home services, tailored to personal health needs and not constituting public <br /> gatherings, do not fall under the "event" category would be a testament to our <br /> community's commitment to its residents' quality of life.We understand that weddings <br /> are not acceptable but please do not mis-categorize our health activities as events. <br /> We appreciate the commission's dedication to our community's welfare and stand ready <br /> to support a bill that comprehensively addresses these considerations. <br /> With heartfelt thanks, <br /> Richard and Rose O'Brien <br /> Sent from Mail for Windows <br />