Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Bozeman public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
4 issues in public safety with medium priority
Bear activity and wildlife management
Deputy Mayor Fischer flagged bears raiding trash across Bozeman neighborhoods and wants a solution before next fall, including possibly a county-wide requirement covering private haulers.
2026 Annual Staff Ethics Training
The city is revamping its annual ethics training after feedback from trainers, directors, and managers. The new format uses mixed large/small group discussion, one interactive ethics scenario, a quiz, and a word cloud of employee values, with training starting the week of November 9.
Storm damage cleanup and operations facility improvements
Parks crews are still clearing storm-damaged trees downtown and westward, and long-overdue upgrades are moving ahead at the 1975-era operations facilities on Tamarack and North Rouse.
Year-Round Traffic Enforcement Grant
Bozeman PD landed a $134,745 state grant to hire a dedicated traffic enforcement officer for a year — a step up from the old overtime-only grants, aimed squarely at dangerous driving.