HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-04-26 Public Comment - S. Kaiser - Public Comment for February 5From:Susan Kaiser
To:Bozeman Goverment Study Commission
Subject:[EXTERNAL]Public Comment for February 5
Date:Wednesday, February 4, 2026 11:05:06 AM
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Good Morning,
Regarding the Study Commissions decisions regarding City Commission vacancies and
Commission pay;
Serving in public office in this country has become a self serving grift for many rather than arespected, trustworthy endeavor. Public service should be a contribution that is limited in financial
reward and time given, supporting involvement by a broad range of seasoned community
members who are not looking for a career path but service to their fellow citizens. The people who
serve should be elected by their community, always, never appointed and never activist or special
interest individuals who seek to further an agenda rather than consensus solutions.
Please consider how important it is to support through policy, the tradition of civic service and
representative Government. Let Bozeman be a bulwark against tribalism and ideology driven
leadership. Give Bozeman a charter that restores trust, cooperation and respect for those who
end up serving its good citizens for years to come.
Thank you for your consideration,
Susan Kaiser