HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-24-25 Public Comment - A. Lincke - Public comment for Study CommissionFrom:Anja Lincke
To:Bozeman Goverment Study Commission
Subject:[EXTERNAL]Public comment for Study Commission
Date:Thursday, April 24, 2025 11:49:45 AM
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Hello study commissioners!
My name is Anja Lincke and I am a Bozeman Resident.
I am excited that we have the opportunity to change some things about our government
structure, and I wanted to share my thoughts.
One of the most confusing things I have encountered with our current system is that when wevote for Mayor, that person doesn't actually become the Mayor until 2 years down the road. I
think we should get rid of the Deputy Mayor system and make it so the person we electbecomes the Mayor more immediately.
I would also like to see us use wards to get more representation on our commission from
different areas in our community. I am not sure exactly how many wards, or if there should bemultiple commissioners per ward, or some at large commissioners, but I would like to see the
study commission specifically investigate how to get the best representation of our city on thecommission through wards.
I would also be interested in having Bozeman be a strong Mayor system, giving the mayor the
control to set agendas and make the first draft of the budget, for example.
Thank you for the work you are doing, and I look forward to seeing what this body comes upwith.
Anja Lincke