HomeMy WebLinkAboutVickie NgVickie Ng
Bozeman, MT 59718 – 406-624-9489 – vickieng406@gmail.com
November 15th, 2023
City of Bozeman
121 N Rouse Avenue
Bozeman, MT 59715
Dear City of Bozeman,
My name is Vickie Ng, and I am applying to be on the City Commission of Bozeman.
I decided to apply to be on the City Commission because I feel the City of Bozeman is at a crucial
intersection at its history right now. Bozeman is growing extremely rapidly, and we need to keep up with
this growth.
Many residents of Bozeman are being forced out of this great city because of high costs of living. As a
renter myself, there has been much uncertainty for the future. High rent is not the only thing
contributing to the high cost of living here: Rising costs of homes and residents struggling to survive via
urban camping are also critical issues that we need to address.
I have been involved in community advisory boards in the past for a town with over 20,000 residents. I
am a former educator with Teach For America (part of Americorps) and a mother in a multi-racially
diverse family. I have also volunteered in many programs, including those in the realm of conservation
and sustainability.
As a young mother, I have enjoyed the services and programs offered by our city, especially those
centering on families and young children. The average age of a resident in Bozeman is 28 years old. This
means that in the next few years, we will continue to experience a large population boom, with many of
our residents being children. I would like to work hard at keeping these amazing parts of our city for
generations to come.
I truly believe in making members of the community’s voices heard: Views from the community, from all
different backgrounds and perspectives, are paramount to building a successful city. An engaged society
leads to a thriving and vibrant community, where all can be heard. While I believe we have the
foundations already for this here in Bozeman, this is something that I want to help foster and cultivate,
as a member of the City Commission.
Another important issue that I hope to address is safety: As our city grows bigger, we must continue to
be a safe, welcoming community. People in all walks of life, including those individuals who are urban
camping or new to Bozeman, must be taken care of. Matching our growth, we must continue to make
Bozeman the safest city in Montana: As such, I believe in supporting Bozeman Fire Department,
Bozeman Police Department, and other such services, to give them what they need to protect our
community as we grow together.
I genuinely appreciate your consideration for this role, and hope to be able to support the great City of
Bozeman.
Regards,
Vickie Ng