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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10-06-20 Public Comment - C. Gruetter - Brian LaMeres for City Commission VacancyFrom:agenda@bozeman.net To:Agenda Subject:Thank you for your public comment. Date:Tuesday, October 6, 2020 12:17:08 PM A new entry to a form/survey has been submitted. Form Name:Public Comment Form Date & Time:10/06/2020 12:16 PM Response #:652 Submitter ID:31158 IP address:205.149.11.77 Time to complete:3 min. , 12 sec. Survey Details Page 1 Public comment may be submitted via the form below, or by any of the following options. Public comment may also be given at any public meeting. Email: agenda@bozeman.net Mail to: Attn: City Commission PO Box 1230 Bozeman, MT 59771 First Name Carol Last Name Gruetter Email Address c_gruetter@yahoo.com Phone Number 714-308-0613 Comments I would like to submit a recommendation for Brian LaMeres to fill the vacancy on the City Commission. The City Commission has consistency voiced about diversity on the Bozeman City Commission, however, the diversity does not include one conservative, one person who is concerned about the budget, increasing taxes, transparency, affordable housing, safety for residents and businesses, and being a voice for more than half of the residents in the City of Bozeman, which is desperately needed. The City Commissioners have a duty to represent ALL residents living in Bozeman and you do NOT HAVE ONE CONSERVATIVE ON THE COMMISSION. The City Commissioners consistently “welcome diversity”. A significant percentage of the residents are conservative. Where is our representation? Where is our representation for the businesses in Bozeman? Where is our representation for keeping our taxes down and working with the County to do the same? Where is our representation for long term ranchers? Where is our representation for public safety rather than defunding the police? Where is our representation for a fair budget? I recommend Brian LaMeres. Brian is far more qualified than all of the 19 other applicants who clearly not qualified to handle the financial aspects of running city that is rapidly growing. Brian will do the following: • Focus on the City's budget, public safety, business and transportation, transparency and accountability. • He will continue the excellent stewardship Jeff Krauss demonstrated in committing to limited government and in keeping a watchful eye on your tax dollars. • Will do a better job of managing our tax dollars and getting along with the County so that shared costs will be kept down. • He will add greater transparency, accountability and make sure that our voice is heard. • Brian was born and raised in Montana, an MSU graduate and lived in Bozeman for 33 years and has worked at City Hall for 23 ½ years. • Currently a Controller/software manager on his 23rd year in City of Bozeman’s Finance Department. • With over 16 years as Finance Department Representative on Community, Affordable Housing Advisory Board, he will address all housing issues for everyone. • Supports our Sheriff’s Department to keep residents and businesses safe, which is what Bozeman residents want. If you would like to submit additional documents (.pdf, .doc, .docx, .xls, .xlsx, .gif, .jpg, .png, .rtf, .txt) along with your comment, you may alternately address agenda@bozeman.net directly to ensure receipt of all information. Thank you, City Of Bozeman This is an automated message generated by the Vision Content Management System™. Please do not reply directly to this email.