HomeMy WebLinkAboutJames Hanson 6-18-24WELCOME
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
James Hanson
* Residential Address
527 E. Mendenhall Street
Apt. 6
Bozeman MT 59715
* Primary Phone
(720) 219-7993
* Current Occupation
Transportation Technology Engineer
* Employer
Self
* Email
jhanson927@gmail.com
Which position are you applying for?
Gallatin Valley MPO - Transportation Policy Coordinating Committee
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?
Less than 1 year
* 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 am a 25+ year transportation professional having worked for municipalities (City of Santa Barbara, City of San Luis Obispo, City of Colorado Springs) and A&E Firms
(PBS&J/Atkins, HDR) delivering traffic engineering, transportation planning, and transportation technology work. While working at cities I supported boards such as
transportation advisory committees, and others. I am passionate about multi-modal transportation and am excited to share my background to enhance mobility in the
region.
* 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 regularly work on projects that include DEI elements and understand the importance of DEI within public agencies so they represent the people they serve. I am currently
incorporating DEI as part of a visioning exercise to establish the mission, vision, and goal for the City of Las Vegas Public Works department. I have participated in training
and projects about incorporating DEI to enhance equitable mobility for all people.
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References
Please provide name, phone, and email contact information for two references.
* Reference #1 Full Name
Michael Sanderson
* Phone
(406) 698-8732
* Email
msanderson@sandersonstewart.com
* Reference #2 Full Name
Joey Paskey
* Phone
(702) 229-2212
* Email
jpaskey@lasvegasnevada.gov
* 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?
Facebook
Is there any other information that you feel we need to know?
We moved to Bozeman from the foothills of Denver for quality of life and the ease of multi-modal transportation options to travel around the City. We chose to live
downtown so we could walk, bike, bus, and drive (our plug-in hybrid) if necessary for daily activities. We recognize not everyone has these choices and equitable mobility is
important so all people have access to the goods, services and and resources they need.
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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