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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAnne ReadyFrom:webadmin@bozeman.net To:Agenda Subject:Citizen Advisory Board Application Date:Tuesday, September 28, 2021 10:01:56 AM A new entry to a form/survey has been submitted. Form Name:Citizen Advisory Board Application Date & Time:09/28/2021 10:01 AM Response #:28 Submitter ID:44070 IP address:206.214.234.198 Time to complete:52 min. , 29 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 Anne Last Name Ready Physical Address 7104 Bristol Lane PO Box (if different from physical address) Not answered City Bozeman State Montana Zip Code 59715 Primary Phone (406) 595-5976 Additional Phone Not answered Current Occupation retired Employer none Email anne.ready640@gmail.com Which position are you applying for? (○) Sustainability Board Do You Live in the City Limits? (Some positions do require you live within Bozeman city limits while others do not.) (○) No How long have you lived in the Bozeman Area? (○) 6-10 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. I have attended the City of Bozeman's Climate Partners group off and on for a number of years. I also founded Gallatin Valley Earth Day in 2019 (along with a few other community members). I am the chair of this non-profit organization. See www.gallatinvalleyearthday.org for more information about this organization. I have worked closely with about 50 non-profits and individuals in our community who are concerned about our planet and sustainability to put on dozens of events in our community, including the 2019 Earth Day Festival at the Bozeman Public Library, a planned (but cancelled due to COVID-19) huge 50th anniversary 2020 Earth Day 2-day celebration and festival at the Emerson Center for the Arts & Culture, a 2021 Earth Day festival at the Bozeman Public Library, an Earth Day in the Parks 2021 event (at StoryMill Park and the Gallatin County Regional Park) in addition to starting an annual Earth Day run in 2021 in partnership with the Big Sky WindDrinkers running club, hosting dozens of in person and online talks and events whose subjects ranged from a cooking demo and panel discussion on how to use local foods for your Thanksgiving, to "Landscaping for Birds", to the effects of climate change on your health, to "Wind Energy Basics", to "Zero Waste Living", to hosting a number of free movies for the community including "2040", "A Time to Grow", "The Story of Plastics". I have worked with the City of Bozeman's Water Conservation Division, Sustainability Office, and the Parks Department to involve them and promote their programs at Gallatin Valley Earth Day events. In addition: I am a member of the Sacajawea Audubon Society's Conservation group. I am a member of the Bozeman chapter of Citizens' Climate Lobby. I am a past member of the Bozeman Sierra Club's Climate Justice group. The City of Bozeman strongly values diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI). Describe any efforts you have engaged in to expand your understanding of DEI. I have marched in a number of Social Justice marches in Bozeman and attended a number of their rallies. I have been a member of the Sierra Club's Climate Justice group. References: Please provide name, phone, and email contact information for two references. Reference 1 Kareen Erbe (Broken Ground Permaculture) 406-600-7881 kareen.erbe@gmail.com Reference 2 Paulette Epple (Conservation chair of Sacajawea Audubon Society) 406-580-6186 bigskyepples@msn.com 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? Through the Climate Partners group. Is there any other information that you feel we need to know? As the chair of the Gallatin Valley Earth Day, I am active in planning the 2022 Gallatin Valley Earth Day celebration, festival, and fun run. The festival will be held at the Emerson Center for the Arts and Culture on Friday, April 22nd and Saturday, April 23rd, 2022. Gallatin Valley Earth Day is also involved with supporting Earth Day activities throughout the Gallatin Valley in West Yellowstone, Belgrade, and Manhattan. 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.