HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-12-24 - CAB Applications - Linda SemonesWELCOME
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
Linda Semones
* Residential Address
404 S Church Ave
Bozeman MT 59715-4817
* Primary Phone
(406) 599-3916
* Current Occupation
Retired Spanish teacher
* Employer
N/A
* Email
lindasemones@hotmail.com
Which position are you applying for?
Historic Preservation 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?
HPAB in Bozeman for 2 years on the new board organization. I also served on INC for 4 years but no longer do.
* Please describe your professional and personal experiences, interest, and qualifications that make you a good fit for this board.
I joined this board with the goal of helping create a robust and community supported Historic Preservation Program. I would like to finish this work, with our Preservation
Officer, the City Staff and our consultants. We have embarked on the creation of a Landmarks Program, and also are working on the Fred Willson multi-property Historic
District. Our goals also include several possible additional landmark districts, additional professional inventory surveys, and a Heritage Tree Program.
* The City of Bozeman strongly values diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI). Describe any efforts you have engaged in to expand your understanding of
DEI.
I participated in the public comment gatherings for Bozeman's DEI program from the beginning. I fully support its goals. Having taught Spanish for 25 years plus, I
understand the extreme economic and societal challenges that minorities face nationwide and in the Bozeman area as well.
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References
Please provide name, phone, and email contact information for two references.
* Reference #1 Full Name
Jane Jelinski
* Phone
(406) 587-8367
* Email
jjjelinski@msn.com
* Reference #2 Full Name
Crystal Alegria
* Phone
(406) 220-2678
* Email
crystal@extremehistoryproject.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?
I am currently on this board
Is there any other information that you feel we need to know?
I would be honored to be reappointed to this board. Doing the work required for this board has been not only educational and challenging, but also an enjoyable part of my
life for 2 years. I so look forward to working with the other motivated people on this board to further historic preservation as well as community involvement and education.
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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