HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-30-20 Public Comment - S. Quarles - Jennifer Madgic for City Commission VacancyFrom:Susan Quarles
To:Agenda
Subject:Letter of support for J. Madgic
Date:Wednesday, September 30, 2020 9:35:40 AM
Attachments:jmadgic letter 9.21.20.docx
Attached for the consideration of the City Commissioners is a letter of support for JenniferMadgic's appointment as a City Commissioner.
Please feel free to contact me at susanquarles@gmail.com or (406) 570-7444 if there is any
additional information you need from me.
Susan Quarles
205 S. Church Avenue
Bozeman, MT 59715
(406) 570-7444
susanquarles@gmail.com
September 21, 2020
Bozeman City Commission
121 N. Rouse Avenue
Bozeman, MT 59715
To the Commissioners:
I write to enthusiastically recommend Jennifer Madgic to be appointed to the open seat on the
City Commission. I have known Jennifer in several capacities since I moved to Bozeman 15 years
ago, and we have served together on the Community Food Co-op Board of Directors since I
joined the board six years ago. I feel that I know Jennifer both professionally and personally
quite well, and I believe that she would be an excellent addition to the City Commission.
As a member of the Co-op board, Jennifer is undaunted by difficult tasks and cheerfully
volunteers for assignments that others might consider drudge. Her intelligence and attention to
detail are qualities that the board relies on and her positive attitude and willingness to
compromise make her a very easy person to work with.
Additionally, with 20 years of experience working in government, Jennifer has ideal
qualifications to serve as a Commissioner. She was an aide to Sen. Jon Tester for 11 years and
has over 14 years of experience as a community planner, including two years with the City of
Helena, 10 years with Gallatin County, and three years as a planning consultant with Livingston
and Park County. Jennifer currently serves on the Bozeman Planning Board, as she has for the
past 2 ½ years.
I know that Jennifer is dedicated to serving this community, as her experience shows, and I am
sure that she will bring this dedication to the City Commission. I believe that she would be able
to seamlessly transition into the role of Commissioner and I believe city staff would find her to
be an amenable and personable colleague.
Please feel free to contact me if I can provide any additional information.
Sincerely,
Susan Quarles