Ballot education campaign with Danegeld
Summary
The commission committed $65,000 more to Danegeld's voter education campaign — mailers, TV, radio and social ads — with a detailed plan and sample graphics due July 15. One commissioner abstained, calling the commitment reckless without a plan.
At a glance
- Total mentions
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- Last 30 days
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Last discussed Jul 30, 2026.
Impact analysis
$65,000 of the commission's roughly $100,000 remaining budget, on top of $60,000 already paid.
Bozeman voters, who will receive nonpartisan information about the complex charter ballot.
Commissioner Campbell argued taxpayers' funds are being committed without a sufficient plan.
Mentions & discussions (3)
Study Commission - Jul 30, 2026
The hired consultant Danegeld laid out a plan to get voters informed before November 3 — videos, radio, a mailed postcard to about 30,000 households, and appearances at events like Sweet Pea and the farmers market. Mike Maas was named treasurer to handle the money side.
Study Commission - Jul 15, 2026
The commission reviewed the $65,000 Danegeld firm's education and branding plan for getting charter information to voters, and assigned two commissioners to liaise with the firm ahead of a July 30 follow-up.
Study Commission - Jun 18, 2026
The commission committed $65,000 more to Danegeld's voter education campaign — mailers, TV, radio and social ads — with a detailed plan and sample graphics due July 15. One commissioner abstained, calling the commitment reckless without a plan.
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