HomeMy WebLinkAbout07-24-25 Public Comment - C. Steinocher - Public Comment - Communication Strategist RecommendationFrom:CECILIA STEINOCHER
To:Bozeman Goverment Study Commission
Subject:[EXTERNAL]Public Comment - Communication Strategist Recommendation
Date:Thursday, July 24, 2025 7:40:32 PM
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Bozeman Study Commission,
I am recommending that Andrew Thomas be selected for the position of Communication
Strategist.
Andrew is based in Montana, he has intimate knowledge of the challenges local
governments face representing people as well as the challenges local citizens face
interacting with their local governments.
Andrew is both a professor and a licensed attorney. He can effectively
communicate/educate the public on the study and options. With his legal experience
he offers a balance to the Study Commission between advocacy vs. education.
Andrew's approach to gathering input is inclusive of all residents not just designated
special interest groups, this is extremely important!
Andrew has in-depth knowledge and experience with data collection, and he'll be able
to analyze and propose solutions, tradeoffs and consequences. Not a "check a box"
process approach.
Andrew can be here in Bozeman, available on site to engage F2F with Study
Commissioners and stakeholders.
For all these reasons I recommend Andrew Thomas to fill the position of Communication
Strategist.
Thanks,
Cecilia Steinocher
Bozeman Taxpayer.