HomeMy WebLinkAboutAltsentzer, Planning Board application, 9-13AdvisoryBoardApplicationID: 45
Form inserted: 9/17/2013 9:21:56 AM
Name: Guy Alsentzer
Physical Address: 507 S. 10th Ave, Bozeman, Montana 59715
Primary Phone: (406) 570-2202
Email: guyalsentzer@gmail.com
Your current occupation: Lawyer
Employer: Upper Missouri Waterkeeper, Inc.
How long have you lived in the Bozeman Area?: 1-5 yr
Which position are you applying for?: Planning Board (City) and Zoning Commission
City Limits: yes
Have you ever served on a City or County Board or Commission?: yes
If so, how long?: 1-2 year terms
If so, where ?: Bozeman, MT; Wrightsville, PA
Please explain your relevant qualifications, interests and experiences.: Guy possesses
professional expertise concerning water resources management, land use planning, and
conservation biology. He earned a Juris Doctorate (law degree) specializing in federal
environmental laws, a Masters of Environmental Law & Policy specializing in water resources
management and land use planning, and a BA in Political Science and Social Justice. For the past
four years Guy has worked largely in the public interest, non-profit field where he has worked on
environmental issues on the federal, state, and local levels. Relevant here, Guy has worked with
local jurisdictions in planning effective water resource management strategies and in assisting
communities in coming into compliance with state mandated water pollution controls. Guy has a
keen interest in sustainable land use planning, helping cities like Bozeman progressively plan for
present and future needs of its citizenry. Guy previously lived in Bozeman from 2008-2010 and
served on the Wetlands Review Board. During that time he worked at the Gallatin County
Attorneys Office. He also worked at the Northern Rockies Office of Western Environmental Law
Center in Helena. He returned to Bozeman, permanently for all intents and purposes, in July
2013 and is eager to serve the community which he enjoys immensely.
Reference 1: Meg Casey 608.628.0169
Are you willing to comply with all ethics training requirements?: yes
Reference 2: Becky Edwards 406.570.9427
How did you hear about us?: Previous Board Service @ City