HomeMy WebLinkAbout11-07-24 - CAB Applications - Rio RolandWELCOME
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
Rio Roland
* Residential Address
1122 S Cedarview Dr
Bozeman MT 59715
* Primary Phone
(406) 599-5393
* Current Occupation
Sr Resource Analyst - Wind Energy
* Employer
Innergex Renewable Energy, Inc.
* Email
riowroland@outlook.com
Which position are you applying for?
Transportation 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?
1-5 years
* Have you ever served on a City or County Board or Commission?
Yes
Where, how long, and what Board?
I currently serve on the transportation advisory board and have for the past year and a half
* Please describe your professional and personal experiences, interest, and qualifications that make you a good fit for this board.
I am an engineer working in renewable energy development (16+ years) and was a watershed and environmental planner for 5 years prior. I have a Master’s Degree in
Urban and Regional Planning. My thesis was on bicycle lane discontinuities, characterizing what design factors contribute to how safe they are. I love Bozeman and want to
give back to this community. I’m motivated to step up and use my professional skills and civic interests to further an efficient transportation network.
* 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'm gay and came out in the late 90's. As such, I have great empathy for underrepresented and, sadly once again, scorned populations. I've also lived in diverse
neighborhoods in Minneapolis and Chicago and have seen the struggles minorities and economically disadvantaged people must contend with in transportation. The spatial
disparities in Bozeman between jobs and affordable residences are striking and including those affected is key to success. I am also active on my employers DEI committee.
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References
Please provide name, phone, and email contact information for two references.
* Reference #1 Full Name
Molly McCartney
* Phone
(612) 220-8132
* Email
molly.mccartney@State.mn.us
* Reference #2 Full Name
Julia Shaida
* Phone
(406) 209-7143
* Email
juliashaida1@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?
**SKIPPED**
Is there any other information that you feel we need to know?
I am an avid and absolutely passionate fly-fisherman! Hence I love Bozeman and I want to contribute all I can to making it a better place to live. I was born and raised in ND
and am extremely proud of the values it instilled in me. I have lived in a multitude of places and I have a wealth of urban design knowledge from all these places: Madison,
Mpls, Warsaw, Chicago, Austin, San Diego, Corvallis, Fargo, & Denver. I have a 6.5 yo Yorkie/Jack Russell named Beyonce (BeBe) and her 2 awesome pups.
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.
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