HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-14-25 - CAB Applications - Richard GaleWELCOME
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
Richard Gale
* Residential Address
247 Clifden Drive
Bozeman Montana 59718
* Primary Phone
(406) 600-0033
* Current Occupation
Guest Teacher
* Employer
Bozeman School District
* Email
pat.strauss@bsd7.org
Which position are you applying for?
Police Commission
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?
Yes
Where, how long, and what Board?
City of Bozeman Police Commission -12 Years
* Please describe your professional and personal experiences, interest, and qualifications that make you a good fit for this board.
Prior to moving to Bozeman Montana, I was a Seasonal Law Enforcement Park Ranger in Yellowstone National Park, a Social Science Teacher at Woodbridge High School for
the Irvine Unified School District and recognized as the Irvine Police Department Reserve Officer of the Year and by the California Assembly as the Orange County California
Reserve Officer of the Year.
* The City of Bozeman strongly values diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI). Describe any efforts you have engaged in to expand your understanding of
DEI.
As a Seasonal Ranger in Yellowstone National Park, I became familiar with the concept of diversity. In my position as a shift supervisor and field training officer, I respected
and appreciated individual differences and ensured that all employees were included as full, contributing, and influential team members.
References
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Please provide name, phone, and email contact information for two references.
* Reference #1 Full Name
Marilyn King
* Phone
(406) 522-6000
* Email
marilyn.king@bsd7.org
* Reference #2 Full Name
Bethany West
* Phone
(406) 750-7497
* Email
bethanykwest@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 Website - Join a City Board!
Is there any other information that you feel we need to know?
During my tenure as a member of the Bozeman Police Commission, I have kept current on the city’s policies, training, and frameworks in the specific areas of treatment of
minority populations, de-escalation policies, use of force, and the citizen appeal process.
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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