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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-31-24 - CAB Applications - Ali MoxleyWELCOME 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 Ali Moxley * Residential Address 122 S 8th Avenue Bozeman MT 59715 * Primary Phone (678) 789-9522 * Current Occupation Grant Consultant/ Local Food Outreach Coordinator * Employer A.Moxley Consulting/ Hopa Mountain * Email a.moxley.consulting@gmail.com Which position are you applying for? Sustainability 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? 6-10 years * Have you ever served on a City or County Board or Commission? No Where, how long, and what Board? I have been actively applying for and seeking out these opportunities. * Please describe your professional and personal experiences, interest, and qualifications that make you a good fit for this board. I have been actively working in the sustainability field for many years with a focus on agriculture and food systems. I moved to Bozeman in 2018 and shortly after started graduate school at MSU studying sustainable food systems. I helped co-found a specialty cultivated mushroom farm here in Bozeman (SporeAttic). I have worked extensively with the Food and Agriculture Development Centers throughout the state. I have worked alongside organizations such as AERO and Grow MT. * 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 focus on resourcing rural and diverse populations throughout all levels of my professional work life. I regularly participate in DEI programming and trainings, such as the 21-Day Racial Equity Habit-Building Challenge. I recognize that sustainability involves access to resources for all and I have participate in policy-level work to increase sustainably produced, culturally appropriate, and healthy food options for limited resources folks in Bozeman and throughout the state. Page | 1 References Please provide name, phone, and email contact information for two references. * Reference #1 Full Name Dr. Bonnie Sachatello-Sawyer * Phone (406) 581-0824 * Email bsawyer@hopamountain.org * Reference #2 Full Name Dr. Roland Ebel * Phone (406) 994-5640 * Email roland.ebel@montana.edu * 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? Email Is there any other information that you feel we need to know? I have been sitting in for the last few months for the Sustainability Advisory Board Meetings live and have reviewed minutes form the last year of meetings. I am very well acquainted with the Bozeman's Climate Plan and have been engaged and involved with the Preliminary Food System mapping project as an interviewee, attending presentations, and participating in follow up conversations with a new, local food policy organization. I would be happy to share a comprehensive CV/ resume. 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. Page | 2