HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-03-24 Public Comment - L. Cooney - Commission Vacancy AppointmentsFrom:Lander Cooney
To:Bozeman Public Comment
Subject:[EXTERNAL]Commission Vacancy Appointments
Date:Monday, June 3, 2024 2:05:39 PM
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Dear Mr. Mayor and City Commissioners,
Thank you for your leadership of our community. I am writing in support of one of the
Commission Vacancy applicants, Kirsten Smith.
I have worked with Kirsten in a variety of settings, most recently as part of the GallatinBehavioral Health Coalition. Kirsten's leadership and facilitation of this group has been
amazing to watch. While Kirsten is familiar with many aspects of state government andpolicy-making, she was new to the mental health world when she began leading the local
coalition. Kirsten's genuine curiosity and desire to improve systems for vulnerable individualsand families in our community have helped bring structure and direction to this group of
problem-solvers. Kirsten is skilled at defining problems and envisioning systematic processesfor arriving at the best solutions. She strives to make data-driven decisions and is able to be
both objective and compassionate in the face of big challenges. Kirsten is efficient, dedicatedand willing to tackle seemingly overwhelming issues.
Kirsten's skills and experience would bring great value to the Commission.
Sincerely,
Lander CooneyBozeman