HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-13-24 Public Comment - A. Kociolek - Follow up to 2_12_24 Special Meeting on Leaked VideoFrom:Angela Kociolek
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Subject:[EXTERNAL]Follow up to 2/12/24 Special Meeting on Leaked Video
Date:Monday, February 12, 2024 10:23:52 PM
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Dear Commission,
Thank you for your well considered motions tonight. Your first motion gives Mr. Mihelcih a chance to do the right
thing in resigning. Let’s hope he has the integrity to do so.
Tabling your second motion to investigate was wise. Since there is no guaranteed outcome from a third party
investigation (which would cost money plus the counsel to pursue/utilize the findings of the investigation plus the
possibility of losing), I agree that we do not necessarily want to pursue that or spend any more money than new need
to.
I do, however, believe this is an appropriate item for the Board of Ethics - which, if I understand correctly, upon
finding a violation could save us severance of 12 months salary plus an 18% retirement contribution. Collectively,
through our public comments and your testimonies - over 100 strong, we have laid out the ethics we believe have
been violated. Hopefully, Mr. Sullivan (City Attorney) will capture all our salient points in the complaint he will
draft on your behalf.
I appreciate all that each of you shared and as far as I’m concerned, our community came together tonight. Not only
against the notion of retaining Mr. Mihelich on the payroll but also FOR something greater - trust, commitment to
our shared values, and a brighter future for Bozeman.
Sincerely,
Angie Kociolek
620 N Tracy Ave
Bozeman, MT 59715