HomeMy WebLinkAboutMarieanne Hanser - Urban Supervisor AppointmentTO: Ron Tussing, Mayor, City of Billings
Ken Olson, Mayor, City of Laurel
John Hougardy, City of Broadview
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CITY OF LAUREL
FROM: Marieanne Hanser, Urban Supervisor, Yellowstone Conservation District
DATE: May 29, 2009
RE: Urban Supervisor Appointment
As my current term as Urban Supervisor on the Yellowstone Conservation District board
representing the city of Billings will end on June 30" it is my desire to submit my application for
reappointment.to.this position.
The Yellowstone Conservation district has a shared interest with you in the resource issues of the
expanding urban area in Yellowstone County. As an elected and appointed supervisor since
1982, I have considerable interest and dedicated commitment to the conservation of our natural
resources and the education of the general public in areas of water quality/quantity, urban
nonpoint source pollution, land use and development.
Various state and federal agencies work in conjunction with the Conservation Districts to offer
technical and financial assistance. The ability of the Conservation District to facilitate projects
has benefitted our urban communities. Ftiuiding and assistance has come to our City and County
through many education workshops and tours, Yellowstone River and ground water studies, bike
path enhancements, a shelter and education center at Swords Park, the Christmas tree chipping
program, Chamber of Commerce events the annual education activities for all 4" graders in our
county at the Nile and other numerous projects.
At the present time I serve on the Resource Conservation Advisory Council for the Department
of Natural Resource and Conservation that administer and distribute grand funds for conservation
projects throughout the state. In addition I serve as the Education Chairperson for the Montana
State Association of Conservation Districts that directs and promotes the various education
programs for all the State Conservation Districts.
During my tenure in this position I have demonstrated my ability to work with many local, state
and federal agencies whose expertise and resources are indispensable to the District in carrying
out its statutory responsibilities. My appointment would ensure continuity on the board and our
programs. I feel I am well qualified to serve you in the position of "urban supervisor" and at the
present time I have the desire, health and time to devote to this task. I would be happy to supply
further information if needed.
Thank you for your consideration.
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