HomeMy WebLinkAbout11-03-23 - CAB Applications - Will ShepherdWELCOME
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
Will Shepard
* Residential Address
209 S 9th Ave
C
Bozeman Montana 59715
* Primary Phone
(802) 359-3886
* Current Occupation
Government Affairs Director
* Employer
Gallatin Association of Realtors
* Email
will.mc.shepard@gmail.com
Which position are you applying for?
Economic Vitality 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?
1-5 years
* Have you ever served on a City or County Board or Commission?
Yes
Where, how long, and what Board?
City of Bozeman; on the EV Board; Served since March '23
* Please describe your professional and personal experiences, interest, and qualifications that make you a good fit for this board.
I have served on this board for 7 months now and understand the work specific to our board, Economic development, Housing Affordability, and DEI. I am passionate about
this work and know that while the board doesn't enact policies, our opinions matter, they are taken seriously, and have an impact. My personal ideologies, life experiences,
and work are exceptionally diverse. I consider myself capable of being well-researched, analytical, and of making educated decisions - with measured opinions.
* The City of Bozeman strongly values diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI). Describe any efforts you have engaged in to expand your understanding of
DEI.
Being a part of the EV Board has been wonderful, productive, eye-opening, and powerful - in terms of DEI. We have gotten to have a tremendous impact on the Belonging in
Bozeman initiative and I am really happy and proud of that work. I value this work immensely and hope to continue being part of this CoB project. In our ever-evolving
world, I want to continue to improve in my understanding, work, and everything in between concerning DEI. I value this community and its future and DEI is critical.
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References
Please provide name, phone, and email contact information for two references.
* Reference #1 Full Name
Jerry Johnson
* Phone
(406) 539-3495
* Email
jdj@montana.edu
* Reference #2 Full Name
Carder Gilbert
* Phone
(937) 776-8078
* Email
genie.cardergilbert@gmail.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?
Brit Fontenot; Personal Research
Is there any other information that you feel we need to know?
I really value this board and the work I've been a part of over the last 6/7 months. I would love to continue my time on it as I think I am just getting settled in. I care deeply
about this community and its future. I know that the EV Board's impact is small, but meaningful. I would be honored to serve a full term! Thank you!
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.
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