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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-02-24 - CAB Applications - Matthew PaineWELCOME 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 Matthew Paine * Residential Address 515 S. Black Ave. Bozeman MT 59715 * Primary Phone (406) 223-6198 * Current Occupation Business Owner * Employer Self * Email mnpaine@gmail.com Which position are you applying for? Downtown Urban Renewal 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? 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. I have been a citizen of this great community since 2008 and operated multiple businesses here since. I have employed hundreds of our fine citizens and built buildings that will stand for decades. I live, work, shop, and recreate in downtown Bozeman. I own multiple properties downtown and have worked with city staff from all departments for more than fifteen years. My experience and deep understanding of civil and commercial construction allows me to be a productive civil servant immediately. * The City of Bozeman strongly values diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI). Describe any efforts you have engaged in to expand your understanding of DEI. As an immigrant and a veteran, I take this subject seriously. I value diverse perspectives in my life and my business and attempt to surround myself and employ people that can add different viewpoints. All of my employees are currently women and I have always hired people of all walks of life, ethnicities, and gender identities. I aim to bring that attitude with me in my service to the citizens of Bozeman. Page | 1 References Please provide name, phone, and email contact information for two references. * Reference #1 Full Name Marley McKenna * Phone (406) 544-9004 * Email marleymckenna1385@gmail.com * Reference #2 Full Name Tony Renslow * Phone (406) 581-3455 * Email tony@therenslowgroup.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? Ellie Staley Is there any other information that you feel we need to know? I was a city of Bozeman employee from 2008 to 2010 at a Patrol Officer for the Police Department. I left to better serve my daughter as a single father. I consider integrity one my most important values and hope this board shares that ideal. 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