HomeMy WebLinkAbout11-24-23 Public Comment - D. Ayala - Commission Appointment Support for Mark EggeFrom:David A
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Subject:[EXTERNAL]Commission Appointment Support for Mark Egge
Date:Friday, November 24, 2023 11:10:32 AM
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To Bozeman’s City Commission
I’m writing in support of the Bozeman City Commission appointing Mark Egge to fill the City
Commissioner vacancy recently held by I-Ho Pomeroy.
I am aware that Bozeman’s City Commission is, and will soon be, rolling out plans andpolicies that may markedly effect the coming generation of life in Bozeman. (Eg, MPO &
Transportation, UDC & Affordable Housing issues, Water plans, general conservation, … andso many more important issues.) In that context, especially, I believe Mark Egge is well
positioned to positively and decisively contribute to information gathering/sharing, design,facilitation, and implementation of such plans and policies.
Indeed, Mark is exceptionally practiced at recommending decisions using up-to-dateevidence-based knowledge and community input.
Mark demonstrates unwavering advocacy for enabling and protecting a thrivingBozeman community.
I have been encouraged to see Mark change his mind due to compelling evidence orimpassioned community comments.
I have appreciated Mark’s instincts, which are wholly anchored in kindness, for when tostep aside and when to lean in to leadership.
Here are some of my roles in Bozeman’s community:
I have lived in Bozeman for about 10 years. My wife and I own a house in the Bogert neighborhood.
We live with several others in a communal-style. I deeply cherish the quality of community in Bozeman.
I value communities that embrace a diversity of values and a multitude of modelsfor thriving.
I am a professor of mathematics at MSU.I am engaged in departmental and university policy, and policy concerning the MSU’s
graduate program. I am on the 6-person Bridger Ridge Run Committee.
I generally take on leadership roles in the running community.
Thank you for seriously considering Mark’s application.
David Ayala219 E Story St
Bozeman, MT 59715