South Bozeman Technology District TIF

MSU's assistant VP for economic development strongly supported extending the district and issuing bonds, citing quantum computing, photonics, bio-cement, and jobs retained at Aurora.

An MSU employee speaking for Montana for Palestine opposed both resolutions, saying the campus supports war technology and that the extension cements that for 25 years.

Opposed the TIF extension, saying tax dollars should fund schools and shelters rather than the innovation campus.

Criticized the reimbursement plan as 'financially incestuous' and said extending the district denies a generation of tax dollars to Bozeman.

A third-generation MSU student said campus companies work with the Israeli government and opposed funding 'another 25 years of war and genocide.'

An MSU computer science student and Army National Guard sergeant said local TIF shouldn't subsidize defense technology the federal government already funds; urged a no vote.

Argued the city has discretion not to bond under the development agreement and asked commissioners to reject the resolution and prioritize housing and first responders.

MSU computer science student with SDS opposed both items, calling the 25-year bond an irresponsible bind to a Delaware-based developer.

An MSU student urged rejection, citing Reveal Technology's public statements about IDF military intelligence work and the city's ethical obligations.

A Bozeman native speaking online urged opposition, saying the extension diverts revenue from roads, the library, and emergency services for 25 years.

An MSU student and ten-year resident objected to paying seven times what the district currently generates and cited Metria's Gaza surveillance flights.

A Bogert Park neighborhood leader said TIF documents are short on financial detail, noting total cost after 25 years roughly doubles the sticker price; urged careful cost-benefit review.

An MSU microbiology student without a car said the money would be better spent fixing unreliable public transit she depends on.

A longtime resident and MSU student argued the city got a bad deal — the campus sat empty for 15 years and now seeks a quarter-century extension.

Listed four campus tenants tied to the military-industrial complex and thanked the students for their opposition.