HomeMy WebLinkAbout11-20-23 - CAB Applications - Nathan GraceyWELCOME
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
Nathan Gracey
* Residential Address
1169 Forestglen Drive
B
Bozeman MT 59718
* Primary Phone
(530) 386-5573
* Current Occupation
Student at MSU and communications intern at Cottonwood Environmental Law Center
* Employer
Cottonwood Environmental Law Center
* Email
nathangracey@gmail.com
Which position are you applying for?
Sustainability 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?
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.
Raised in the Sierra Nevada Mountains, I'm committed to sustainability. Studying environmental studies at Montana State, I have hands-on experience in sustainable
landscape and urban management. Relevant coursework, like Issues in Sustainability, prepares me for the board. Interning at MontPIRG and Cottonwood Environmental Law
Center enhanced my policy and communication skills. With a strong education and hands-on experience, I'm eager to contribute to Bozeman's sustainability on the board.
* The City of Bozeman strongly values diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI). Describe any efforts you have engaged in to expand your understanding of
DEI.
Passionate about diversity and justice, my MontPIRG internship shaped my commitment. As a sustainability board member, I'll address environmental racism and bridge
gaps between sustainability and minority issues. At 22, I represent young voices, striving for equal representation in Bozeman. I'm dedicated to championing diversity,
equity, and inclusion in public offices.
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References
Please provide name, phone, and email contact information for two references.
* Reference #1 Full Name
Carl Anderson
* Phone
(406) 351-1621
* Email
carl@mtpirg.org
* Reference #2 Full Name
John Meyer
* Phone
(406) 546-0149
* Email
john@cottonwoodlaw.org
* 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?
Emma Bod reached out to me after seeing my letter of interest for the city commission vacancy and urged me to apply.
Is there any other information that you feel we need to know?
I am an environmentalist and believe climate change needs to be addressed today. I hope you consider that despite my age, I have plenty to offer Bozeman.
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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