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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSeth WardFrom:webadmin@bozeman.net To:Agenda Subject:Citizen Advisory Board Application Date:Thursday, September 30, 2021 10:32:01 AM A new entry to a form/survey has been submitted. Form Name:Citizen Advisory Board Application Date & Time:09/30/2021 10:31 AM Response #:70 Submitter ID:44203 IP address:137.26.95.82 Time to complete:37 min. , 13 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 Seth Last Name Ward Physical Address 809 N Grand Avenue PO Box (if different from physical address) Not answered City Bozeman State Montana Zip Code 59715 Primary Phone (406) 595-8200 Additional Phone Not answered Current Occupation Media Preservation Employer Self, Village Green Preservation Email sethward@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? (○) Yes (If Yes, where and how long?) Streamline/Galavan, 6 years Please describe your professional and personal experiences, interest, and qualifications that make you a good fit for this board. I was a member of the Streamline / Galavan board for two terms (rider/HRDC seat) and was co-chair for about 1-1/2 years of that time. 25-year resident, parent, and owner of two small businesses in town (Sweet Pea Bakery, part-owner; Village Green Preservation, full owner). I am a contributor to Bozeman Magazine and have written about my experiences with development and growth in Bozeman. https://bozemanmagazine.com/articles/2017/04/01/102541-i-didnt-move-here-20-years-ago-to-live-in-a- big https://bozemanmagazine.com/contributors/s/41/541-seth-ward The City of Bozeman strongly values diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI). Describe any efforts you have engaged in to expand your understanding of DEI. Personal growth through individual relationships with family and friends. Reading, cultural activities, protests and educational gatherings regarding different minority group experiences in and around Montana. Employment and co-work with all walks of life. References: Please provide name, phone, and email contact information for two references. Reference 1 Sunshine Ross Streamline Transportation Director 406.587.2434 sross@thehrdc.org Reference 2 Angie Ripple Owner / Editor: Bozeman Magazine (406) 579-5657 info@bozemanmagazine.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? Social Media Is there any other information that you feel we need to know? I am also interested in the Transportation Board if Community Development has been filled. 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.