How commissioner vacancies get filled
Summary
The commission is deciding how Bozeman should fill vacancies on the City Commission or in the Mayor's office, weighing special elections against appointment options under the Charter and state law. They adopted Option A as their proposed amendment, but not everyone agreed.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
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Last discussed Feb 18, 2026.
Impact analysis
Special elections cost taxpayer money, and the exact fiscal effect of the chosen option hasn't been nailed down yet.
Voters gain a clearer, legally vetted process for replacing departed commissioners or mayors.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Study Commission - Feb 18, 2026
The commission is deciding how Bozeman should fill vacancies on the City Commission or in the Mayor's office, weighing special elections against appointment options under the Charter and state law. They adopted Option A as their proposed amendment, but not everyone agreed.
Study Commission - Jan 28, 2026
The commission dug into how quickly and by what means a vacant commissioner seat should be filled — special elections, appointments, or elections tied to other municipal votes. No decision yet; it was tabled for a later meeting.
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