HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-27-24 - CAB Applications - Valerie WymanWELCOME
Thank you for your interest in joining a City 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 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
Valerie Wyman
* Residential Address
710 N 15th Ave
Bozeman Montana 59715
* Primary Phone
(406) 544-2960
* Current Occupation
Lawyer
* Employer
Montana Business Law, PLLC
* Email
valeriewyman@hotmail.com
Which position are you applying for?
Gallatin Valley Local Water Quality District
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?
Midtown Urban Renewal District, 2018-2023
* Please describe your professional and personal experiences, interest, and qualifications that make you a good fit for this board.
I graduated with a degree in natural resource economics and environmental policy analysis, and went to law school with intention to continue in environmental area. As
things go, I ended up working as a business and real estate lawyer, and not in this field, but the interest remains. During college, I worked on water quality issues in Tahoe,
wrote my thesis relating to dams in the Columbia River basin. In law school, I completed my clinical in the area of Land Use Planning.
* 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 have some understanding of DEI from my own background, being the child of an immigrant who came to the USA in the 70s seeking asylum from Chile. I was exposed to
different language and customs from a lot of my classmates and friends. Diversity lends to a richer and more vibrant tapestry for our community, and I would hope to
represent these interests in my role.
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References
Please provide name, phone, and email contact information for two references.
* Reference #1 Full Name
David Fine
* Phone
(406) 551-0209
* Email
dfine@bozeman.net
* Reference #2 Full Name
Greg Sullivan
* Phone
(406) 580-1787
* Email
gsullivan@bozeman.net
* 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 saw the opening posted on GCWQD website.
Is there any other information that you feel we need to know?
I am the user of both city water and irrigation water for the Community Garden which I manage in my neighborhood (Walton Homestead Sub).
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 City 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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