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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07-22-24 - CAB Applications - Danika ComeyWELCOME 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 and Ordinance 2157. Applicant Information * Full Name Danika Comey * Residential Address 2514 Daffodil St. Bozeman MT 59718 * Primary Phone (307) 690-3265 * Current Occupation Research Lead * Employer Montana State University * Email danikacomey17@gmail.com Which position are you applying for? Board of Health 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? 6-10 years * Have you ever served on a City or County Board or Commission? Yes Where, how long, and what Board? Board of Health since 2023. * Please describe your professional and personal experiences, interest, and qualifications that make you a good fit for this board. I am a public health professional living in Bozeman, MT, and I am excited to submit my application for the Board of Health. I currently work as the Research Lead for Proyecto SALUD, a research lab based out of MSU's College of Nursing. In my position, I work to dismantle health inequities and disparities with the growing Latino population. My education in Public Health, including a Master's degree from Columbia University make me a great candidate for the Board of Health in Gallatin County. * 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 am passionate about DEI work, and I am proud of the City of Bozeman has made this work a priority. DEI work is at the core of public health work. I work each day to make sure that all members of the community have equal access and opportunity to be healthy and well. To expand my understanding of DEI work, I listen to our Latino community members through our Community Advisory Board, and I volunteer at Bridgercare as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Trainer to help increase healthcare access for all. Page | 1 References Please provide name, phone, and email contact information for two references. * Reference #1 Full Name Christopher Coburn * Phone (406) 493-8694 * Email christopherdcoburn@gmail.com * Reference #2 Full Name Sally Moyce * Phone (916) 207-6677 * Email sally.moyce@montana.edu * 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? Current serving. Is there any other information that you feel we need to know? If reappointed, I look forward to continuing to serve my community as the chair of the Gallatin City-County Board of Health. If you have a disability that requires assistance or need accommodations, please contact our ADA Coordinator, Max Ziegler, at 406.582.2439. 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