HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-30-24 Public Comment - M. Gotzsche - Public comment in support of Emma BodeFrom:Maya Gotzsche
To:Bozeman Public Comment
Subject:[EXTERNAL]Public comment in support of Emma Bode
Date:Thursday, May 30, 2024 11:24:15 AM
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Dear Bozeman City Mayor, Deputy Mayor, and Commissioners,
I am writing to you to express my support of Emma Bode's appointment to the Bozeman City
Commission.
Emma is an upstanding community member whose commitment to civic engagement andcommunity outreach can be clearly seen through the many hats she has worn in our
community. From her work with Forward Montana, to her service on the Bozeman ClimateTeam, to her thoughtfulness as a neighbor and friend, Emma has consistently shown her
dedication to our city and its residents.
Emma is a notably good listener, a skill which I believe to be imperative for someonerepresenting a constituency. I have witnessed her navigate conflict and challenging
conversations with grace and nuance, communication skills that will be an asset to theCommission.
I enthusiastically voted for Christopher Coburn, a candidate who had similar values and stakes
to my own in issues like housing, LGBTQ+ issues, and climate change. Emma is well suitedto fill Christopher's shoes and represent the voters who elected him.
Thank you for your consideration,
Maya GotzscheBozeman resident