HomeMy WebLinkAbout10-06-20 Public Comment - L. Gilligan - Christopher Coburn for City Commission VacancyFrom:Laura Gilligan
To:Agenda
Subject:Chris Coburn for City Commissioner
Date:Tuesday, October 6, 2020 4:40:05 PM
Good afternoon,
I'm writing to voice my support for Christopher Coburn as City Commissioner. I am a second
year medical student here in Bozeman with the University of Washington WWAMI program.
I've had the privilege of having Chris speak to my class on a number of occasions about
intersectionality and racism in medicine and in our community. He also spoke at a BridgerCare
training I attended, which shows me that he truly cares about this community and is dedicated
to educating as many people as possible.
Representation matters, and Chris as City Commissioner would bring the much needed
diversity that unfortunately has not been seen in the past. Racism is rampant in Bozeman, and
Montana, and we need someone who can speak to this issues from experience.
Finally, we are in the middle of a pandemic that is showing no signs of slowing down. As a
public health expert, Chris can help get Bozeman through the following months.
Thank you for your consideration,
Laura Gilligan
MS2 | E19
Montana Foundations Site
University of Washington
laurag96@gmail.com
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