Wards and commission size — still undecided
Summary
Voters may get to choose whether Bozeman expands from four to six commissioners and whether districts (wards) replace at-large elections. The sub-option ballot structure was clarified this session: number of commissioners first, then wards versus at-large, then who votes.
At a glance
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Last discussed Jul 23, 2026.
Impact analysis
Six commissioners would add salary and staffing costs, though no figure was given.
Voters, who get a direct say on how they're represented.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Study Commission - Jul 23, 2026
The commission is deciding how many wards Bozeman would have (four or six), who draws the boundaries, and when they must be redrawn. A five-member ward advisory board would recommend maps, with population deviation capped at 5% and no boundary changes within six months of a primary election.
Study Commission - May 27, 2026
Voters may get to choose whether Bozeman expands from four to six commissioners and whether districts (wards) replace at-large elections. The sub-option ballot structure was clarified this session: number of commissioners first, then wards versus at-large, then who votes.
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