HomeMy WebLinkAbout07-24-25 Public Comment - T. Donovan - Public Comment - Communication Strategist RecommendationFrom:Tiffany Donovan
To:Bozeman Goverment Study Commission; Tiffany Donovan
Subject:[EXTERNAL]Public Comment - Communication Strategist Recommendation
Date:Thursday, July 24, 2025 8:31:03 PM
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Dear Study Commission,
I am writing you today to request that the commission hire Andrew Thomas for
Communication Strategist for these reasons:
First and foremost, Andrew Thomas is based in Montana. This is most meaningful as he is anintegral part of the community in which he has a vested interest. The other candidate is not.
Secondly, Andrew's legal and educational background will be paramount in educating the
public as well as in helping to navigate the law. The other candidate does not have this type ofexperience and would need to learn while trying to educate and guide the public.
Thirdly, Andrew is available and willing to come to Bozeman twice a week to attend and or
facilitate public meetings and be fully engaged with the residents here. He has offered to traincommunity members in facilitating focus groups and in-person canvassing. The other
candidate plans to make 3 trips to Bozeman in their proposal.
Andrew is willing to be flexible and directly involved with Bozeman residence in thisprocess; he is willing to be of service in the community. The other candidate is not.
For these reasons, Andrew Thomas should be selected.
Thank you.
Tiffany Donovan