HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-04-24 Public Comment - R. Barbour - City Commissioner selectionFrom:Ruthie Barbour
To:Bozeman Public Comment
Subject:[EXTERNAL]City Commissioner selection
Date:Tuesday, June 4, 2024 7:04:13 AM
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Hello to those in charge of City Commission selection,
Thank you for allowing public comment on this issue. I'd like to show my support ofEmma Bode’s appointment as a city commissioner. I have worked alongside her in alocal nonprofit and have watched her organize and advocate in many different spheres in
this community. Emma’s consistent care for Bozeman residents is evident in everything shedoes. When she is not working full-time, she is thinking of ways we can mitigate the effects
of climate change locally and address the housing crisis. She is thoughtful and strategic inher decision-making and works to fully understand the nuance of large decisions,
particularly those that involve this city.
Emma possesses an innate and impressive ability to somehow know everyone - she buildsand maintains relationship with incredible grace. As a young adult, I have often felt
disconnected from our city commission because I haven’t seen much representation of mygeneration or my gender. Emma is that representation and she is the grassroots energy and
care this commission and this city needs so desperately right now. I've said this before andI'll say it again and again: I truly believe you will not find someone as passionate, creative
and energetic as Emma Bode for this position and I sincerely believe she will be an integraladdition to this commission.
Thank you for you time in reading and considering my comment and thank you always for
the work you do for this City. May the summer sun keep you well.