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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSally RohrerFrom:webadmin@bozeman.net To:Agenda Subject:Citizen Advisory Board Application Date:Tuesday, September 21, 2021 5:42:21 PM A new entry to a form/survey has been submitted. Form Name:Citizen Advisory Board Application Date & Time:09/21/2021 5:42 PM Response #:13 Submitter ID:43853 IP address:69.145.205.121 Time to complete:6 min. , 57 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 Sally Last Name Rohrer Physical Address 220 S 8th Ave PO Box (if different from physical address) Not answered City Bozeman State Montana Zip Code 59715 Primary Phone (414) 882-0407 Additional Phone Not answered Current Occupation Program Manager Employer Bridger Ski Foundation Email sallyarohrer@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.) (○) Yes How long have you lived in the Bozeman Area? (○) Less than 1 year Have you ever served on a City or County Board or Commission? (○) Yes (If Yes, where and how long?) City of Madison-- I served on many commissions during my year on the Madison Common Council Please describe your professional and personal experiences, interest, and qualifications that make you a good fit for this board. Municipalities are on the front lines of creating a sustainable future and as a growing city, Bozeman is situated to be a leader in creating resiliency and carbon neutrality. My unique experience as a city alder, a policy professional, and as a community organizer will enable me to serve as an effective member of the Sustainability Board through crafting policies in line with the sustainability plan and representing young people, low-income folks, and renters in Bozeman. As the District 8 Alder for the City of Madison, I represented over 10,000 residents in the municipal policy making process. I gained unique experience identifying issues facing my community and communicating them for progress. I worked with community leaders, businesses, and residents to craft legislation related to sustainability, such as electric vehicle charging station requirements in new construction and a plastic straw ordinance. As an Alder, I had to be a policy generalist and quickly become an expert on any issue that came before me. I effectively communicated complex policies and budgetary lines and conducted policy research to be expertly informed on all the legislation I voted on. I also gained a unique understanding of the municipal policy making process and the ways in which staff, electeds, and community members work together to implement policies and sustainability plans. During my graduate degree in Public Affairs, I worked directly with clients to conduct policy analysis and cost-benefit analysis and offer recommendations based on my analysis. Showing cost effectiveness and long-term savings is crucial to building support for sustainable policies and I have the experience to provide economic incentives. I created a structure for analyzing the cost effectiveness of health and education programming for a non-profit school in Mali. Based on my analysis, I determined which programs had the biggest cost-benefit ratio and offered recommendations for programming. Similarly, as a policy intern for Congresswoman Gwen Moore, I worked directly with her tax counsel to discover the impact of changes within the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, like State and Local Tax Deductions, for the Congresswoman to use in Ways and Means Committee hearings. Because of these experiences, I’m prepared to analyze our sustainability programs for effectiveness and use economic incentives to further our sustainability goals. Lastly, as a campaign manager and field organizer, I gained unparalleled ability to communicate the issues facing a community with its residents. When I moved to Bozeman, I worked in the hospitality and service industry and have personal experience with the hardships facing many folks in Bozeman. Keeping equity at the forefront of every decision on this body is paramount to me. 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 am committed to maintaining an equity lens in every decision I make as a member of the Sustainability Board. Too often throughout history, policy-makers and community leaders have made decisions that intentionally or unintentionally harm marginalized communities. Only through seeking to learn and unlearn and taking consciously equitable decisions can we begin to make Bozeman a more equitable city for everyone. As a Field Organizer with the Democratic Party of Wisconsin, I took courses on dismantling white supremacy and promoting anti-racism. Through my master’s degree in public policy, I also gained a deep understanding of the consequences that policy can have on our progress towards diversity, equity and inclusion. Additionally, in the Gallatin Valley many are unaware of the challenges facing marginalized communities. Through volunteering with the HRDC in the Fork and Spoon and the Gallatin Valley Food Bank, I have seen firsthand the growing struggle in marginalized communities in Bozeman and will maintain that addressing the affordability crisis must be a key component of any sustainability policy. Lastly, in my personal life, I am always seeking to learn and unlearn so that I can become a better community member, advocate, and ally. References: Please provide name, phone, and email contact information for two references. Reference 1 Keith Furman District 19 Alder, Madison Common Council keith@keith.net 201-705-2386 Reference 2 Shiva Bidar City Council President, City of Madison shivabidar@tds.net 608-220-6986 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? Instagram Ad Is there any other information that you feel we need to know? I am interested in many advisory boards with the City of Bozeman and may apply to multiple, but I am most interested in the Sustainability Board. With my background in policy and representing my community, I feel a duty to serve Bozeman and the folks who aren’t typically represented in the policymaking process. 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. 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