HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-03-24 Public Comment - L. Brown - Emma Bode Support CommentFrom:Lyla Brown
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Subject:[EXTERNAL][SENDER UNVERIFIED]Emma Bode Support Comment
Date:Friday, May 31, 2024 8:42:18 PM
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Hi!
Attached is Forward Montana's letter in support of Emma Bode being appointed to
the city commission.
Lyla
lyla brown
she/her | senior organizing managercentral montana
o: (406) 542-8683c: (406) 698-7188e: lyla@forwardmontana.orgw: forwardmontana.org -
Bozeman City Commissioners,
As Montana’s largest youth civic engagement organization,Forward Montana is deeply
invested in advocating for leadership that is prepared to meet the needs and vision of our
generation.In this second appointment process in 6 months,we once again come forward
to advocate for the appointment of a commissioner with a demonstrated commitment to
service,experience in leadership,and a shared perspective with young and diverse people
that make Bozeman a special place to live.
As evident in her letter of interest,Emma Bode is exceptionally qualified by each of these
measures.He has a wide breadth of experience in many aspects of leadership on
community and governmental boards,committees,advisory councils,and task forces.
These volunteer positions prove that Emma is deeply passionate about serving this
community.Emma has worked tirelessly to ensure that Bozeman is a place where everyone
living in Bozeman can thrive and live.Her continued commitment to better our community
through her leadership while attending Montana State University and her work with the
Bozeman Sustainability Advisory Board.
Emma’s deep commitment to better Bozeman is clear through the materials that she
submitted to the commission to review during this appointment process.Her knowledge
and involvement spans from youth organizing efforts to other City of Bozeman initiatives to
the historical policy context that Bozeman City Commissioners must navigate.Her
commitment to finding and uplifting solutions that are backed by collaborative input and
data is what Bozeman needs!
Emma Bode has the qualifications to be a phenomenal commissioner and can bring these
and other important lived experiences to your leadership team.Each of you have expressed
a commitment to supporting young and diverse leaders.Tonight,I am excited to see you
demonstrate this commitment to allyship by appointing Emma Bode.
Sincerely,
Lyla Brown
Senior Organizing Manager-Central Montana
Forward Montana