HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-01-24 - CAB Applications - Erin JacksonWELCOME
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
Erin Jackson
* Residential Address
1110 N Spruce Dr
Bozeman MT 59715
* Primary Phone
(802) 734-7865
* Current Occupation
PhD Student Researcher in Agroecology, Soil Science & Sustainable Food Systems
* Employer
Colorado State University, Foundation for Food and Agriculture Research
* Email
erinjackson19@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?
11 years or more
* Have you ever served on a City or County Board or Commission?
Yes
Where, how long, and what Board?
I served on the Bozeman Climate Team during development of the Bozeman Climate Plan
* Please describe your professional and personal experiences, interest, and qualifications that make you a good fit for this board.
My professional experiences align with my values of sustainability and community and will be an asset to the board. I led farm to school programs in Bozeman from 2012-
2020, served on GVLT's NextGen Board, studied climate and agriculture policy during my MS, and I consult for a corporate sustainability firm on projects related to science-
based targets. My current focus in soil- and ag-based climate change mitigation and socioecological resilience research in MT makes me a well-informed candidate.
* 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 sought out numerous trainings and personal growth in DEI. I led a workshop "Intentionally incorporating equity in Farm to School Programs" at the Montana Farm to
School Summit in partnership with the First Nations Development Institute. I am a member of the DEI committee for the Graduate Program in Ecology and am being
intentional about furthering equity through my research through partnerships and participatory action research. I am committed to ensuring city efforts further equity.
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References
Please provide name, phone, and email contact information for two references.
* Reference #1 Full Name
Kareen Erbe
* Phone
(406) 600-7881
* Email
kareen.erbe@gmail.com
* Reference #2 Full Name
Mary Stein
* Phone
(406) 570-8913
* Email
mary.stein@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?
I've been interested in joining for a while and received an email stating the vacancy
Is there any other information that you feel we need to know?
I am incredibly committed to helping further sustainability in Bozeman. I've worked within many aspects of sustainability from the community to research to corporate level
and bring skills and ideas and a desire to learn from others. I would love to contribute to the community as a member of the board and have a tangible impact in the
community. I appreciate your consideration!
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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