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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAnna WearnFrom:webadmin@bozeman.net To:Agenda Subject:Citizen Advisory Board Application Date:Thursday, September 30, 2021 10:34:42 PM A new entry to a form/survey has been submitted. Form Name:Citizen Advisory Board Application Date & Time:09/30/2021 10:34 PM Response #:100 Submitter ID:44259 IP address:69.145.56.104 Time to complete:48 min. , 10 sec. Survey Details Page 1 WELCOME Thank you for your interest in joining a Citizen Advisory Board. The City of Bozeman elected officials and staff believe in the value of public participation and local governance in the decision-making process and encourage all interested members of our community to apply. As set forth in Resolution 5323, the City is committed to building Advisory Boards that advance the City’s goals of increasing diversity, equity, and inclusion. Because of this goal, the City is actively working to achieve membership that reflects, at the least, the demographics of our community. Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and other underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply. CONTACT INFORMATION The City will need to communicate with all board members via email for a number of annual communications, so a valid email address is required for all applicants. Please notify the City Clerk's Office if your email address changes for any reason. The City will need to communicate with all board members via email for a number of annual communications, so a valid email address is required for all applicants. Please notify the City Clerk's Office if your email address changes for any reason. Please note that your application will become public information. All required fields are marked with a red asterisk *. STANDARDS OF CONDUCT Each official and employee serving on a multimember agency is expected to devote the time and effort necessary to ensure the successful functioning of such agency (Bozeman Municipal Code, Section 2.03.490.C.). Additional standards of conduct and norms are included in Resolution 5323. Applicant Information First Name Anna Last Name Wearn Physical Address 315 W Peach St, Unit 3 PO Box (if different from physical address) Not answered City Bozeman State Montana Zip Code 59715 Primary Phone (503) 442-5537 Additional Phone Not answered Current Occupation Director of Government Affairs Employer Center for Large Landscape Conservation Email anna.wearn@gmail.com Which position are you applying for? (○) Urban Parks and Forestry Board Do You Live in the City Limits? (Some positions do require you live within Bozeman city limits while others do not.) (○) Yes How long have you lived in the Bozeman Area? (○) 1-5 years Have you ever served on a City or County Board or Commission? (○) No Please describe your professional and personal experiences, interest, and qualifications that make you a good fit for this board. The Urban Parks and Forestry Board’s goal of promoting initiatives that conserve and enhance local public lands directly aligns with my professional and personal experience, interest, and expertise in conservation. For the past decade, I have worked in the fields of land, water, and wildlife conservation, natural resource management, and environmental education. More specifically, I have worked for a number of conservation organizations based in western Montana, such as the Glacier Institute, the National Forest Foundation, and the Center for Natural Resources and Environmental Policy. I also gained a graduate certificate in Natural Resource Conflict Resolution and a Master of Science degree at the University of Montana, where I focused my graduate work on biodiversity conservation on public lands. Currently, I serve as the Director of Government Affairs for the Center for Large Landscape Conservation, a land and wildlife conservation organization headquartered here in Bozeman. In that role, I have engaged local land planning processes, such as providing recommendations on the draft Gallatin County Growth Policy regarding how to address habitat fragmentation, improve terrestrial and aquatic connectivity, and reduce wildlife-vehicle collisions. Furthermore, as an avid trail runner, Nordic skier, and mountain biker, I am also very familiar with—and incredibly grateful for—Bozeman’s parks, trails, and forests. My daily experiences recreating in the city’s greenspaces have enabled me to create community by providing the opportunity for me to connect with fellow residents and nature. I am eager to give back by advising local elected officials on conservation decisions and, in particular, to provide feedback on the City’s Parks, Recreation, Open Space and Trails Plan. More informally, I also hope to serve as a community ambassador by promoting awareness, conservation, and stewardship of our urban parks and forests. The City of Bozeman strongly values diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI). Describe any efforts you have engaged in to expand your understanding of DEI. In my current job, I engage in regular trainings regarding how to better integrate DEI considerations into conservation and to address disparities in access to nature. In order to further expand my understanding of DEI and explore these issues with colleagues on a weekly basis, I helped form my organization’s DEI Dialogue Group. As a group, we collectively read and discuss DEI resources and take turns researching and presenting on DEI issues. We have also advanced several DEI initiatives within our organization, such as identifying and addressing biases in our hiring practices; integrating DEI into our organization’s mission and vision; and organizing DEI trainings for staff. I am therefore encouraged to see The Urban Parks and Forestry Board’s emphasis on DEI, especially its commitment to addressing barriers that prevent underserved communities from accessing our greenspaces and participating in outdoor recreation. Our parks, trails, and forests are fundamental to our quality of life in Bozeman. I therefore would be grateful for the opportunity to serve in a position that would help ensure all residents are able to enjoy the benefits of nature. References: Please provide name, phone, and email contact information for two references. Reference 1 Zack Wurtzebach, Corridors & Crossings Program Manager, Center for Large Landscape Conservation, zack@largelandscapes.org, 406-586-8082 Reference 2 Justin Bart, Director of Development, Gallatin Valley Land Trust, justin@gvlt.org, 406-587-8404. The Bozeman City Charter, voted in by the citizens of Bozeman in 2008, requires annual ethics training. If appointed, do you understand you will be expected to take online and in person ethics training? (○) Yes How did you hear about this board or vacancy? Hannah Van Wetter, who has been serving on the community affordable housing advisory board Is there any other information that you feel we need to know? Thank you! If you have a disability that requires assistance or need accommodations, please contact our ADA Coordinator, Mike Gray, at 582-3232 (TDD 582-2301). Please note that for most Citizen Advisory Boards, materials are distributed electronically for each meeting. Your application and all information submitted is considered a public record. All applications are included in the City Commission’s Meeting materials for consideration which are electronically archived and available to the public. Thank you, City Of Bozeman This is an automated message generated by Granicus. Please do not reply directly to this email.