HomeMy WebLinkAbout11-26-23 Public Comment - K. Powell - Filling Open City Commission seatFrom:KPowell & S Griswold
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Subject:[EXTERNAL]Filling Open City Commission seat
Date:Sunday, November 26, 2023 9:36:49 PM
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TO the City Commission:
Attached is my letter regarding the filling of the Open City Commission seat and completing I-Ho’sterm.
Please forward to the City Commision before their Nov 28th, 2023 meeting.
Asking City Commission to please consider these qualification in selecting a new commissioner.
Kathy Powell406-600-1164powellgriz@icloud.com
November 26,2023
TO: Mayor Cyndy Andrus
Deputy Mayor Terry Cunningham
Commissioner Jennifer Madgic
Commissioner Chris Coburn
From: Kathy Powell
406-600-1164 powellgriz@icloud.com
RE: Filling the Open City Commission Seat
As a past president of the University Neighbors Assoc (UNA) and past Vice President of the
Inter-neighborhood Council (INC), I know that neighborhoods are the heart of Bozeman and
they need to be represented fully on the City Commission.
As you consider who to select to fill the Open City Commission Seat to complete I-Ho ‘s term , it
is important that you think about a person who:
1. Has a record of public par�cipa�on
2. Is involved in the Bozeman community
3. Represents Neighborhoods
4. Looks out for neighborhood communi�es not just increased development
5. Cares about neighborhood character including preserva�on of historic districts
6. Looks for ways to create & build more affordable housing while balancing neighborhood
character and needs – Does NOT support more luxury condos
7. Is NOT a developer or a real estate agent
8. Is looking locally at Bozeman - NOT looking from a state perspec�ve as with the Fron�er
Ins�tute or on the Governor’s Housing Task Force who have recommended taking away
local control of Housing
9. Has had leadership roles on City Advisory Commitees
10. Is the best qualified and can retain the balance of male and females on the City
Commission (look to a well-qualified woman).
As the City looks to revisit the dra� UDC, it is important the new commissioner is a willing
listener and ensures more public input from Homeowners and Renters.
Thank you for considering these important qualifica�ons in selec�ng a new city commissioner.