HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-27-24 Public Comment - L. Semones - Takami Clark and members of the City Commission_ Comment for UDC engagement planFrom:Linda Semones
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Subject:[EXTERNAL]Takami Clark and members of the City Commission: Comment for UDC engagement plan
Date:Friday, September 27, 2024 1:59:53 PM
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Hello Takami. Thank you for creating this extensive and inclusive engagement plan. I always
appreciate how detail oriented you are, and how thoroughly and thoughtfully your work is. I
know you also had input from Staff as well. This effort is very important and all this work is
truly appreciated.
I just had one comment to add to the conversation. Whenever I make public comment I
always have to disclose that I am a member of a city board, HPAB. I think this is a way to
maintain transparency and to disclose personal bias. I was looking at the "Create your own
UDC Comment Group" and thinking of this need for transparency. If a private group creates
their own UDC comment group, they should disclose their affiliation for the public. It would
be crucial to know that only one segment of the public was included in the tool kit, for
example the BBC, Bozeman Welcoming Neighbors, the Sunrise group, SWIMBIA, Tenants
United or other funded advocacy groups. It is totally legitimate that they submit their
comments, but their affiliation should be clearly stated.
Thank you for all that you do, and have done with such patience and consistency.
Linda Semones 404 S Church Ave Bozeman