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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10-23-23 - CAB Applications - CAB Application Name UnknownWELCOME 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 Mona Schwartz * Residential Address 1127 N. Spruce Dr. Bozeman Montana 59715 * Primary Phone (406) 599-8620 * Current Occupation Associate Director * Employer Profitable Ideas Exchange * Email mona.c.schwartz@gmail.com Which position are you applying for? Economic Vitality 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? 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. Professionally, I recently worked as a policy staffer for a Portland City Commissioner, specifically on arts, sustainability, technology access, livability, and city planning, with a strong equity focus. I am passionate about community engagement, DEI work, and creating a city with economic opportunities for all that choose to live here. I currently work for Profitable Ideas Exchange (PIE). I grew up in Bozeman and moved home last year. I'm eager to serve this community that I care deeply about. * 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'm glad that the City of Bozeman prioritizes DEI work. I am committed to being an ally and to having hard, vulnerable conversations that are essential for change. I recognize my privilege as a white woman, and I work to show up in spaces as my authentic self while ensuring I'm uplifting other voices and not taking space from others. My past job experiences in policy, campaigns, and community work greatly expanded my understanding of DEI work, and I continue to seek out opportunities to grow. Page | 1 References Please provide name, phone, and email contact information for two references. * Reference #1 Full Name Carmen Rubio * Phone (503) 502-9832 * Email comm.rubio@portlandoregon.gov * Reference #2 Full Name Susie Krueger * Phone (406) 585-4148 * Email skrueger@profitableideas.com * 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? Mike Veselik Is there any other information that you feel we need to know? **SKIPPED** 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. Page | 2