HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-30-20 Public Comment - M. Uberuaga - Jennifer Madgic for City Commissin VacancyFrom:Michelle Uberuaga
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Subject:[SENDER UNVERIFIED]Letter of support for Jennifer Madgic
Date:Wednesday, September 30, 2020 8:55:28 AM
Attachments:Letter of Rec for Jen Madgic.pdf
Dear Bozeman City Commission,
Please find the attached letter of support for Jennifer Madgic.
Sincerely, Michelle Uberuaga
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Michelle Uberuaga
Executive Director
Park County Environmental
Council
She/her
406-222-0723 | 406-223-4714
michelle@pcecmt.org
www.pcecmt.org
215 E. Lewis St #306, Livingston, MT 59047
Bozeman City Commission
121 North Rouse
Bozeman MT 59715
September 23, 2020
Dear Commissioners,
I have had the pleasure of working with Jennifer Madgic for the past five years, first as the
regional director for Senator Jon Tester and now as a community planning consultant in Park
County. In both roles Jennifer has been a pleasure to work with -- thoughtful, engaging and full
of good ideas about how a community can create positive change. I have no doubt that she would
be a productive and engaged member of the Bozeman City Commission, working hard for the
people of Bozeman. I write to give Jen my fullest endorsement to serve on the Bozeman City
Commission.
In her role as Senator Tester’s regional director, Jen met regularly with our community and not
only helped us earn Senator Tester’s support, but also helped shape a bi-partisan effort to prevent
mining on the border of Yellowstone. Jen went above and beyond her responsibility as Senator
Tester’s local representative, she helped our community think through strategy, messaging, and
outreach. As a result, we built a successful campaign that culminated with the passage of
bi-partisan federal legislation preventing mining on 30,000 acres in Yellowstone’s northern
gateway -- the Yellowstone Gateway Protection Act signed into law by President Trump.
I have also had the pleasure of working with Jen in her new capacity as a community planning
consultant in Park County. Jen understands that Park County and Livingston are special places,
and like Bozeman, vulnerable to the increasing demand to live in and around Yellowstone. She
understands the different tools available to help communities like ours shape our future, rather
than allow developers to shape our future. Over the past several years Jen has helped our
community begin the process of updating our growth policy. Jen wrote grants for the City of
Livingston and organized a series of community speakers to educate our community, board
members and elected officials about good planning and how to use the growth policy to set out a
shared vision. As a result of Jen’s work, our community has seen significant and historic public
engagement in planning efforts.
P.O. Box 164 - Livingston, Montana - 59047 - 406-222-0723
Jen will make an excellent City Commission because Jen values community voices and ideas.
Jen is an excellent listener. She understands and believes in following good processes in order to
get the best outcomes for a community. She serves on the Bozeman Planning Board and also has
sat through many Livingston Planning Board and City Commission meetings patiently answering
questions, referring to her well-worn copy of the MCA, and helping community leaders find the
answers they need.
I am incredibly confident in my recommendation of Jen Madgic to the Bozeman City
Commission. I guarantee you will find that Jen works well with others, understands good
process, but most importantly -- Jen cares deeply about this place and the people that live in
Southwest Montana.
Sincerely,
Michelle Uberuaga
Michelle Uberuaga
Executive Director
Park County Environmental Council
michelle@envirocouncil.org
P.O. Box 164 - Livingston, Montana - 59047 - 406-222-0723