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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10-03-24 - CAB Applications - Reed NewmanWELCOME 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 Reed Newman * Residential Address 3016 West Villard Street E Bozeman MT 59718 * Primary Phone (406) 600-3513 * Current Occupation Civil Litigation Paralegal * Employer Baldwin Law PLLC * Email reed.jnewman@outlook.com Which position are you applying for? Economic Vitality Board 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? 11 years or more * 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. Since my start in the legal field, I have become intimately aware of the civil processes and local regulations that govern our city. I've also had the privilege of reading hundreds of pages of Montana government literature due to my job position. Personally, I feel deeply connected to Bozeman; I've lived here for 20 years now and have seen much change in the area and would love to be a part of enacting that change. I can bring a fresh, considerate, and intelligent perspective to the board. * The City of Bozeman strongly values diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI). Describe any efforts you have engaged in to expand your understanding of DEI. My efforts to expand my understanding of DEI have largely consisted of keeping an open mind. I travel, learn, and continue to experience cultures and experiences other than the ones I was raised with/within. As a young graduate, my proximity to the vast diversity at the local university has contributed greatly to this. Additionally, the nature of my job requires that I converse often with people in other areas, further broadening my diversity exposure. Page | 1 References Please provide name, phone, and email contact information for two references. * Reference #1 Full Name Andrew Houser * Phone (406) 599-9658 * Email ahouser78@yahoo.com * Reference #2 Full Name Meghan Dayton * Phone (406) 223-8234 * Email dayton.meghan@gmail.com * 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? Bozeman Daily Chronicle Is there any other information that you feel we need to know? I'm a Notary Public, if that impacts anything. 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