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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-18-23 - CAB Applications - Matthew MadsenWELCOME 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 Clerks' 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 Clerks' 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 * Full Name Matthew Madsen * Residential Address 511 W Spring Creek Dr Bozeman MT 59715 * Primary Phone (720) 353-0119 * Current Occupation Research Associate * Employer Western Transportation Institute * Email matthew.a.madsen@gmail.com Which position are you applying for? Board of Health Do you live in 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? 6-10 years * Have you ever served on a City or County Board or Commission? Yes Where, how long, and what Board? Board of Health, City of Bozeman 6 months * Please describe your professional and personal experiences, interest, and qualifications that make you a good fit for this board. I first began my career in public health 12 years ago working as a Coalition Coordinator focused on physical activity, nutrition, and mental health. Since then, I have gotten a MPH and worked in multiple facets of the public health profession. I have been involved in projects directly related to health in Bozeman and the Gallatin County and have a passion for public health, community engagement, and creative problem solving. I understand the importance of public health in a thriving community. * 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 strongly believe in the values of diversity, equity, and inclusion in my personal and professional lives. I strive to learn and grow to do better around the work involved with DEI and better understand how the I do intentionally and unintentionally affect everyone in the community. I have been involved in a pilot community liaison project in partnership with HRDC and the City that sought to engage underserved communities into the planning processes the city uses. Page | 1 References Please provide name, phone, and email contact information for two references. * Reference #1 Full Name Cathy Costakis * Phone (406) 581-8650 * Email costakisce@gmail.com * Reference #2 Full Name Jon Henderson * Phone (406) 579-8223 * Email jhenderson@bozeman.net * 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? No How did you hear about this board or vacancy? Currently serve on the board Is there any other information that you feel we need to know? **SKIPPED** If you have a disability that requires assistance or need accommodations, please contact our ADA Coordinator, Mike Gray, at 406-582-3232 (TDD 406-582-2301). 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. Page | 2