HomeMy WebLinkAbout10-02-20 Public Comment - B. Wilkinson - Christopher Coburn for Commission VacancyFrom:Bridget Wilkinson
To:Agenda
Cc:christopherdcoburn@gmail.com
Subject:Support for Christopher Coburn - Bozeman City Commission
Date:Friday, October 2, 2020 2:28:59 PM
Bozeman City Commission leaders,
My name is Bridget Wilkinson and I live at 2505 W. Villard Street. I support appointing
Christopher Coburn to the City Commission. I support Christopher because of the
following reasons:
Commitment to Equity and Service
During my time getting to know Christopher and working alongside him, I have deeply
appreciated his commitment to serving our community through many roles,including nonprofit board service. Chris is a very hard worker and I believe that if he
becomes a Bozeman City Commissioner, he will work tirelessly for our community.
His commitment to making Bozeman a more equitable and inclusive community is
very important to me as our region grows. He has demonstrated that equity is one ofhis core values through his professional career and volunteer service.
Proximity to the Issues We Care About
Christopher understands community issues on so many levels, including from animportant public health perspective. This perspective is critical to informing public
policy, funding and planning for the City of Bozeman. Christopher also has the
experience, judgement, and passion needed to meaningfully contribute to the
Commission and address some of our communities most pressing challenges.
Reputation as a Trusted Leader
I work with many different people throughout our region through my nonprofit sector
role. Christopher is one of those leaders who makes commitments and sticks withthem. He is a young community leader who has worked to build relationships and
connections across Bozeman. In this way, he is well positioned and prepared to
immediately be effective as a Commissioner. He is often the best listener in the room.
You can trust him to get the work done and to do it ethically and in a transparentmanner. I have been in meetings with Christopher where he has asked for
constructive feedback and received it with grace and professionalism. He continually
demonstrates civility and respect. He is the type of leader I want on the Bozeman City
Commission.
I hope you will consider Christopher Coburn for this Bozeman City Commission
leadership role.
In gratitude,
Bridget Wilkinson