HomeMy WebLinkAbout07-25-25 Public Comment - T. and C. Peterson - Study Commissioner's comments for Communication StrategistFrom:Carol L Peterson
To:Bozeman Goverment Study Commission
Cc:Tom D Peterson; Carol Peterson
Subject:[EXTERNAL]Study Commissioner"s comments for Communication Strategist
Date:Friday, July 25, 2025 2:53:07 PM
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Tom and Carol Peterson
15797 Bridger Bowl Rd
Bozeman, MT 59718
Study Commissioners:
My husband and I are writing in support of the best candidate, Andrew Thomas, for
Communication Strategist.
Being third-generation Montanan's ourselves, it's important that you choose a Montanan
that represents Montana. Andrew Thomas qualifies.
His background shows he is ready and willing to listen and serve the Bozeman public
with his previous training on effective survey composition and the use of said results.
Why would we pay an outsider to learn about Montana and Bozeman's current
government structure?
Thomas comes with a plan and concrete ideas to address the concerns and dialogue
gathered from Bozeman constituents. We have participated in numerous surveys during
our forty-plus years in private business that have accomplished no visible changes or
measurable results. Andrew Thomas's experience in the survey process will populate
effective questions that will make the resulting data useable for solutions to represent
Bozeman's constituents while maintaining a fine line of education vs advocacy.
Andrew Thomas can be present bi-weekly in Bozeman and mentioned recruiting
engaged community members to be trained to facilitate focus groups. His availability via
Zoom, email or phone will be vital to have effective use of your time as the Study
Commissioners. Pease get a plan of action to accomplish making Bozeman a place for
all of us to work, live and build community by choosing Andrew Thomas.
Gratefully,
Tom and Carol Peterson