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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-29-23 - CAB Applications - Rory SandovalWELCOME 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 Rory Sandoval * Residential Address 160 Granite Peak Drive Bozeman Montana 59718 * Primary Phone (406) 577-6275 * Current Occupation General Manager * Employer Bozeman Community Co-op * Email rory@bozo.coop Which position are you applying for? Bozeman Downtown Business Improvement District Board 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? 11 years or more * Have you ever served on a City or County Board or Commission? No Where, how long, and what Board? **SKIPPED** * Please describe your professional and personal experiences, interest, and qualifications that make you a good fit for this board. The Community Co-op has a long standing presence in the historic Bozeman Downtown. We are also a leader in Diversity and our reputation as a employer is outstanding. I moved to the Bozeman area in 1988 and have been involved in many local business success stories including Montana Ale Works earlier days in 2001-2004. It would be my honor to further support our community through serving on this Board. Thank you for your consideration. * The City of Bozeman strongly values diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI). Describe any efforts you have engaged in to expand your understanding of DEI. The Community Co-op here in Bozeman is one of the local leaders in the DEI movement. We have a well developed system and training program for all managers in our business. We also have a DEI council that I oversee. Page | 1 References Please provide name, phone, and email contact information for two references. * Reference #1 Full Name Hanah McCarthy * Phone (406) 209-2607 * Email hanah@bozo.coop * Reference #2 Full Name Brad Bunker * Phone (406) 223-0487 * Email brad@engine8design.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? Downtown Bozeman Email Is there any other information that you feel we need to know? I think this would be a fun and exciting opportunity as my first time on a board. I can bring clear value to the Board. 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