Candidate Filings for Local Government Study Open

BOZEMAN, Montana (June 27, 2024) — On June 4, City of Bozeman voters supported a study to change the form of their local government. Shortly after the election was certified, candidate filings opened for the five-seat Study Commission. Four candidates in Bozeman have already filed to fill the seat. The deadline for filing is Aug. 12 at the Gallatin County Elections office, located on the second floor of the Gallatin County Courthouse, 311 W Main Street.

“We are excited to see this interest in reviewing the form of our local government,” Mayor Terry Cunningham stated. “Bozeman residents are thoughtful, involved, and passionate about our community, and I have full confidence that those elected to this Study Commission will take their role seriously and bring forward helpful ideas we should all consider.”

Any registered Bozeman voter living in city limits is eligible to run for the study commission. The top 5 vote-getters in the Nov. 5 election will earn a seat on the Commission.

Once the five Study Commission members are elected, the group will decide when and how often they want to meet, and how they want to involve the public. All meetings will adhere to open meeting laws, so all will have the opportunity to watch and provide public comment at any of their meetings online and in person.

The group is charged with researching options for changing the form of Bozeman’s government and will work on a proposal for the public to vote on by November 2026 or earlier.

Those interested in viewing a list of candidates who have filed can visit www.gallatinvotes.com.