HomeMy WebLinkAbout10-07-20 Public Comment - E. Hoerr - Christopher Coburn for City Commission VacancyFrom:Ethan Hoerr
To:Agenda
Subject:City Commissioner: Chris Coburn
Date:Wednesday, October 7, 2020 5:44:20 PM
Hello, I am writing in support of Christopher Coburn for City Commissioner! Here are some
reasons why I support him:
Bozeman has never had a Black City Commissioner. Representation means our community
and our youth can imagine different sorts of leaders. It also means someone can speak to
the experiences of racism that are so omnipresent in our town.
COVID isn’t over, and a public health expert is the perfect leader to help us get through it.
Case counts are exploding in our county—we need a leader with the expertise to keep us
safe.
Chris would bring a number of unseen identities and experiences to the Commission: he’d
be the only Commissioner raised in Montana, the only Commissioner raised by a single
mother, the only Commissioner with student loans, the only Commissioner who rents his
home, the only queer Commissioner, etc. Local government that only represents a certain
type of person fails to be a true part of its community, and appointing Chris would help
change that.
Our previous mayor resigned after bullying/mistreating City staff and breaching rules of
behavior. Chris is not only a really nice guy, but someone who understands how city and
county governments work and follows the rules.
Chris shows up to community events (including ours), and is engaged with a large number
of organizations and non-profits in town. He’s actually out in the town, listening to the needs
of citizens. The city needs Commissioners who actively respond to what we, the
community, request.
Thank you for your time.
Best wishes,Ethan Hoerr
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