HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-03-25 - CAB Applications - Paul ThigpenWELCOME
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
Paul Thigpen
* Residential Address
807 Cobb Hill road
Bozeman MT 59718
* Primary Phone
(406) 839-0477
* Current Occupation
Airline Captain
* Employer
Hawaiian / Alaska Airlines
* Email
paul.thigpen@hawaiianair.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.)
No
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.
Former Yellowstone County reserve Deputy, as well as a Bozeman PD police officer. Airline training pilot and Private Equity corporate Pilot. I understand the stress and
challenges of local law enforcement. I’m passionate about Bozeman and the community. I would love to serve Bozeman in this capacity as a Police Commissioner. The
community deserves the highest caliber officer possible!!!
* 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 growing community’, DEI addresses everyone’s right to equal opportunities. Diversity is what makes an organization thrive. Different perspectives and outlooks on
solutions to challenges are extremely valuable to decisions that make positive lasting change!
References
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Please provide name, phone, and email contact information for two references.
* Reference #1 Full Name
Tom Henderson
* Phone
(808) 341-3250
* Email
thomas.henderson@hawaiianair.com
* Reference #2 Full Name
Jacob davis
* Phone
(702) 635-1266
* Email
jakedavis0921@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?
Facebook
Is there any other information that you feel we need to know?
I look forward to meeting with you!!!
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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