HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-29-25 - CAB Applications - Roger BlankWELCOME
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
Roger Blank
* Residential Address
3745 Galloway Street Apt E309
Bozeman MT 59718
* Primary Phone
(406) 613-9225
* Current Occupation
Attorney
* Employer
Self-Employed
* Email
RogerBlankEsq@mac.com
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?
1-5 years
* Have you ever served on a City or County Board or Commission?
No
Where, how long, and what Board?
N/A
* Please describe your professional and personal experiences, interest, and qualifications that make you a good fit for this board.
Former Bronx County Assistant District Attorney, Investigations Unit. Wherein I prosecuted misdemeanors and felonies and directed investigations including the use of
confidential informants and undercover officers. Former Prosecutor with the NYPD, wherein I prosecuted uniformed member of the Police Department for corruption and
official misconduct. Spearheaded investigations including but not limited to the use of force, sexual assault, domestic violence and violations of civil rights.
* 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 an attorney and prosecutor, I hold that all citizens when brought before the law or subject to government action should be treated equally without preference or
prejudice. I am familiar with DEI, having to undergo regular DEI training to maintain my law license.
References
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Please provide name, phone, and email contact information for two references.
* Reference #1 Full Name
Paul McCullagh
* Phone
(646) 265-9056
* Email
pgmccullagh@yahoo.com
* Reference #2 Full Name
Michael Dailey
* Phone
(914) 620-5621
* Email
mikedaileylaw@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?
Via automated e-mail update from the City of Bozeman administration
Is there any other information that you feel we need to know?
Re: Professional Experience: Now in my private practice I represent police officials charged with corruption and/or official misconduct. Re: References: I noted two persons
who I have experience working with regarding police oversight; I can also provide local references unrelated to my policing experience. NYPD Lieutenant (Retired) Michael
Dailey, is friend, colleague and was my former supervisor at the NYPD. Paul McCullagh is the NYPD's Executive Director of Labor Relations.
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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