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HomeMy WebLinkAboutEllie JacksonFrom:webadmin@bozeman.net To:Agenda Subject:Citizen Advisory Board Application Date:Thursday, September 30, 2021 2:05:06 PM A new entry to a form/survey has been submitted. Form Name:Citizen Advisory Board Application Date & Time:09/30/2021 2:04 PM Response #:80 Submitter ID:44224 IP address:153.90.233.152 Time to complete:34 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 Ellie Last Name Jackson Physical Address 1104 S. Montana Ave PO Box (if different from physical address) Apt. E17 City Bozeman State Montana Zip Code 59715 Primary Phone (406) 570-8660 Additional Phone Not answered Current Occupation Student Employer Montana State University Email elliejackson.mt@gmail.com Which position are you applying for? (○) Community Development 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? (○) 11 years or more 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 always strived to stay actively engaged within my school and local communities. Having held multiple leadership positions in various organizations and student governments throughout my schooling, I feel as though I have the potential and experience to take my leadership to the next level. I am currently a fourth- year student at Montana State University and I serve on the Executive Council of the Associated Students of Montana State University (ASMSU). In my previous two years of involvement with ASMSU, I have had the opportunity to represent student voices in Helena by testifying during the previous legislative session, been responsible for managing and distributing student fees, and making changes within the campus community that my constituents want to see. Additionally, I am the Director of The HEART Initiative, a non-profit organization that raises awareness about human trafficking in Bozeman and beyond. In this position, I have learned how to collaborate with my team members to host events and how to facilitate challenging discussions surrounding human trafficking. Born and raised in Bozeman, I have seen the changes that the city has undergone over the previous twenty years. I cherish this community and want to play an active role in maintaining its charm and uniqueness while it endures the growing pains of rapid change. Bozeman has been my home for my entire life, and I want to play a part in making it feel like home for everyone of every background. The City of Bozeman strongly values diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI). Describe any efforts you have engaged in to expand your understanding of DEI. All of my leadership experiences have allowed me to engage with individuals of different sexual orientations, political affiliations, and racial and gender identities. I value these interactions because I have experienced first-hand the productive outcomes of diversity of thought and experience. In brainstorming for new projects and ideas for any organization of which I am a part, the more diverse the group is, the more productive the discussions and creative the outcomes. In a continued effort to be an LGBTQ+ ally, I have participated in “Safe Zone” trainings at the university to ensure that I am someone that individuals of all sexual orientations and gender identities feel comfortable engaging in conversation with. I have also collaborated with individuals in the Diversity and Inclusion Student Commons at MSU for projects, events, and trainings with HEART and ASMSU to not only improve my understanding of DEI, but of others’ as well. References: Please provide name, phone, and email contact information for two references. Reference 1 Betsy Danforth 406-994-3836 danforth@montana.edu Reference 2 Marianne Brough 406-994-6863 marianne.brough@montana.edu 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? Not answered Is there any other information that you feel we need to know? Not answered 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. 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