HomeMy WebLinkAboutNatsuki Nakamura 08-13-25WELCOME
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
Natsuki Nakamura
* Residential Address
1706 W Beall St
Apt B
Bozeman MT 59715
* Primary Phone
(217) 898-6686
* Current Occupation
Baker
* Employer
MSU
* Email
nenakamura4@gmail.com
Which position are you applying for?
Economic Vitality Board
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?
**SKIPPED**
* Please describe your professional and personal experiences, interest, and qualifications that make you a good fit for this board.
I work at MSU and am a member of the Teamsters union. I believe strongly that unions are key for raising the floor for workers by winning better wages and benefits
needed to afford to live in Bozeman. I've followed the recent conversations about the UDC, AHO, and other policies around housing, and advocated for ideas such as a
public housing production fund and an affordable housing overlay zone. I would like to see high-quality community housing built to last.
* The City of Bozeman strongly values diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI). Describe any efforts you have engaged in to expand your understanding of
DEI.
It is important to acknowledge biases we have. I try to expose myself and listen to different perspectives that challenge my beliefs. DEI to me is about diversity of
backgrounds, promoting policies that promote equity, and everyone feeling safe in Bozeman. I appreciate that the city has made a lot of efforts to increase accessibility for
participation in city meetings and public spaces.
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References
Please provide name, phone, and email contact information for two references.
* Reference #1 Full Name
Colette Campbell
* Phone
(406) 599-0751
* Email
only1tigress@gmail.com
* Reference #2 Full Name
Noah ten Broek
* Phone
(406) 600-3841
* Email
njtenbroek@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?
announcement during EVB
Is there any other information that you feel we need to know?
Because I'm paid a livable wage, I'm able to participate in my community. I believe more people being able to participate would strengthen the economic vitality of
Bozeman. I have lived in other communities with wonderful public art programs and I hope to see more public art in Bozeman.
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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