HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-08-22 Public Comment - K. Wright - comments for Sustainability Citizen Advisory BoardFrom:kate wright
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Cc:Natalie Meyer
Subject:comments for Sustainability Citizen Advisory Board
Date:Tuesday, February 8, 2022 10:59:46 AM
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Note: I understand the Sustainability Citizen Advisory Board is meeting this Wednesday evening. I cannot find a portal to communicate directly to thisBoard, so am submitting comment via the City Commission comment portal. I also did not find the agenda... perhaps it is not yet posted?
Dear Sustainability Board Members,
Thank you for serving on the Sustainability Citizen Advisory Board, a vital part of Bozeman's
commitment to citizen engagement and a holistic approach to sustainability and resilience.
As a resident of Bozeman, I deeply appreciate all the work you will do to inform policies thatconserve the natural resources and ecological diversity of this valley for future generations.
As a professional involved in work to strengthen community food systems, I value the
importance of Solution N: Build A Robust Local Food System. Increasingly, after decades ofbeing seen predominantly as 'calories' or 'commodities', food is being recognized an essential
piece of sustainability and resilience. Healthful locally and regionally produced foods increasecommunity resilience in multiple ways, from an enhanced local economy to conserved
agricultural land to increased social resilience. In short, Solution N is about more than foodavailability.
As you develop next steps and recommendations to address Actions 6.N.1. through 6.N.4, I
encourage you to reach out to the vast network of local practitioners working in this space,from young and beginning farmers to the businesses and non-profits dedicated to building
local/regional food chains. These community members have vital local knowledge, as well asfamiliarity with resources that can assist in implementation of Solution N.
As a member of Open & Local's steering committee, I can affirm that this Gallatin Valley
based coalition is interested in supporting the City of Bozeman in the development ofeffective, appropriate solutions and next steps.
Again, thank you for stepping up to serve! I look forward to collaborating with you.
Sincerely,
Kate
kate burnaby wright | 406.581.0550consultant
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chair, Open & Local Coalitionproject manager, Montana Food Matterssteering/equity sub-committee, Montana Double SNAP Dollars Networkvision subcommittee, Grow Montanaadvisor, Montana Wilderness School