HomeMy WebLinkAbout11-13-23 - CAB Applications - Jim WebsterWELCOME
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
Jim Webster
* Residential Address
311 South Third Ave.
Bozeman MT 59715
* Primary Phone
(406) 581-8614
* Current Occupation
Investment Advisor
* Employer
D.A. Davidson & Co.
* Email
jwebster587@gmail.com
Which position are you applying for?
Community Development 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?
Yes
Where, how long, and what Board?
Bozeman Historic Preservation Advisory Board, 1993-2008, Story Mansion Task Force Co-Chair, 2003-2007
* Please describe your professional and personal experiences, interest, and qualifications that make you a good fit for this board.
My fifteen years on the City's Historic Preservation Board gave me some solid insight with regards to experiencing and weighing in on some of the issues that continue to
face Bozeman today. Attending Commission and other community meetings offered me a window into some of the challenges and criticisms that a popular, steadily growing
city like ours, can face over time. Back in 2002-2003, I played an active role working with some great teammates, to help preserve the Story Mansion.
* The City of Bozeman strongly values diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI). Describe any efforts you have engaged in to expand your understanding of
DEI.
These three tenants are part of my personal ethos and something that I feel that I have practiced my whole life. I share these with my wife Valerie, an Episcopal Minister
and we have worked over time to share these with our three (now grown), children. I work in an industry that is male-dominated and am proud to say that I've been able
to contribute along with others, towards making our office a good place to work that does not engage in some of the stereotypes found in our business.
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References
Please provide name, phone, and email contact information for two references.
* Reference #1 Full Name
Ken Ryder
* Phone
(406) 579-3165
* Email
kenryder65@gmail.com
* Reference #2 Full Name
Brian Brown
* Phone
(406) 579-8527
* Email
bbrown@dadco.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?
Through the city's website
Is there any other information that you feel we need to know?
I've known local contractor Ken Ryder for many years. In the past, Ken has served on the Design Review Board and the Historic Preservation Board. Brian Brown is my
investment partner and also is the Branch Manager of the Bozeman D.A. Davidson office. They are both expecting you to reach out to them at some point. In conclusion,
after 30 years of living in Bozeman, I feel that this will be a positive, constructive use of my skillset to help better the community.
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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