Ballot education campaign for the charter vote
Summary
The Danegeld consulting firm will educate voters on the charter ballot question. Commissioners debated how to measure outreach to disengaged voters and when to pick a budget tier.
At a glance
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Last discussed Aug 6, 2026.
Impact analysis
The engagement tier the commission picks will determine how much the ballot education contract costs.
Voters who will get plain-language explanations of the charter question.
Mentions & discussions (7)
Ballot prep: Understanding the proposed city charter
Ballot prep: Understanding the proposed city charter Bozeman Daily Chronicle
Study Commission - Aug 6, 2026
The commission formed an incidental political committee, hired Danegeld for ballot education, and must track time, get legal review of materials, include attribution, and avoid any coordination with outside advocacy committees ahead of November 3.
Study Commission - Jul 30, 2026
The consultant Danegeld laid out a plan to educate voters on the charter question through events, radio, video, print, and a rebranded website, culminating around the October mail-ballot arrival. Commissioners debated whether to create their own events or go where people already gather.
Study Commission - Jul 23, 2026
The commission is organizing outreach with consultant Danegeld ahead of the charter vote — a common presentation, event lists, and neighborhood association visits through October. Commissioners are submitting group contacts and event suggestions.
Study Commission - Jul 15, 2026
The Danegeld firm laid out how it will spend the roughly $65,000 approved for voter education — ads, mailers, events like Sweet Pea Festival, and a new brand identity — starting in August and running through election day. Two commissioners will liaise with the firm.
Study Commission - Jun 4, 2026
The Danegeld consulting firm will educate voters on the charter ballot question. Commissioners debated how to measure outreach to disengaged voters and when to pick a budget tier.
Study Commission - May 28, 2026
The commission is hiring a firm to educate voters about the charter amendment and its sub-options before the November election. The consultant from Danegeld will attend the June 4 meeting, and commissioners are lining up community presentations for summer and fall.
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