HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-19-26 Public Comment - P. Moore - Letter from the VUNA Steering Committee Re_ Article VIII LanguageFrom:Patrick Moore
To:Bozeman Goverment Study Commission; Bozeman Public Comment
Cc:Zehra Osman; Chris Matzke; Alexandra Lewis-Lorentz
Subject:[EXTERNAL]Letter from the VUNA Steering Committee Re: Article VIII Language
Date:Tuesday, May 19, 2026 8:17:47 PM
Attachments:VUNA Public Comment letter to Government Study Commission 05_19_26 (1).pdf
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Please see the attached letter, drafted at today's VUNA Steering Committee meeting, which
we are submitting to the City of Bozeman Government Study Commission tonight May 19,2026.
Thank you
Patrick J. Moore
409 Mineral Ave.320-841-1487
riverartisan@gmail.com
VALLEY UNIT NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1720716932046379/
vuna.bozeman@gmail.com
May 19, 2026
Dear Government Study Commission Members:
On behalf of the Valley Unit Neighborhood Association (VUNA), the undersigned elected steering committee
representatives strongly support the proposed language for the Bozeman City Charter, specifically Article VIII:
Role of Public Engagement in Local Governance
The VUNA is open to all within its boundaries, including residents (renters and homeowners), businesses, and
property owners. VUNA membership is formed through city assistance (mailers to every address for the annual
VUNA meetings), emails, flyers, social media postings, activities, and other outreach methods. The VUNA and
the Inter Neighborhood Council serve as the only official and collective channels for our community to provide
essential feedback on local issues including issues that directly affect the VUNA and broader city-wide issues.
We commend the Government Study Commission for its comprehensive study of neighborhood engagement
models in other communities.
Retaining the language as you currently have it in Article VIII draft is critical as it formalizes the need for
these bodies to effectively bring our neighborhood concerns and insights to the city government. We agree
with the principles articulated in Article VIII draft and urge you to retain this foundational language in
your proposed City Charter.
Respectfully Submitted,
Patrick Moore Zehra Osman
409 Mineral Ave 312 Sanders Ave
Christopher Matzke Alexandra Lewis-Lorentz
406 Sheridan Ave 325 Sanders Ave