HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-11-23 Public Comment - K. Klewin - Consent item G11, Resolution 5488From:Kurt Klewin
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Subject:Consent item G11, Resolution 5488
Date:Monday, April 10, 2023 5:46:51 PM
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Please remove this item from the agenda for 11 Apr 23. Obviously the City of Bozeman is
opening themselves to civil liability by approving, and continuing to approve, a 15% ChiefJudge Director benefit for a male judge (15%) and reducing the same benefit for a female
judge. Not sure if the commission is aware of the disparity, but obviously immediate action isrequired.
Its also significant to note that a female part time police officer working for the City of
Bozeman is never afforded merit, longevity, or step raises, while other full time (male)officers are given those benefits. A part time officer working for the city for 10 years makes
the same pay as a new hire officer, while male officers are given yearly raises. The only raisesthey get are occasional cost of living adjustments. They have different representation (union
vs unrepresented) but this is one reason the second part time officer position has remainedunfilled for 2 years. Notably it has only been filled by women.
The City needs to address this disparity in how men and women are treated by the City of
Bozeman.
Kurt Klewin 2014 Commonwealth St
Bozeman, MT