Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Bozeman public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
2 issues in parks rec with medium priority
2026 Park Land Trust Community Grant Cycle
About $200,000 in cash-in-lieu parkland money will fund community park projects in the 2026-27 grant cycle. The board wants tighter criteria focused on lasting investments rather than one-year operations, and a report-back requirement for grantees.
Proposed West Side library branch
The Library Foundation announced it's buying a west side parcel and plans to build a $25–30 million branch library entirely with private donations, then gift it to the city — asking only for an operating levy, likely in 2029.