Douglas Fischer
About
Douglas Fischer's mayoral platform centers heavily on building collaborative relationships and fostering a 'culture of consensus' within local government, utilizing his prior experience serving on the school board.
Campaign promises (1)
- transparencyDouglas Fischer campaigned on fostering a 'culture of consensus' as mayor, drawing from his years of experience on the school board.Related votes
Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 52
- Total speaking time
- 9:10:11
- Avg per meeting
- 10:35
- Segments
- 7352
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Top issues during term (9)(Business Jobs)
Opportunity Zone 2.0 census tract selection
Estimated hundreds of millions in project financing could be at risk if the designation lapses.
Downtown Bozeman parking strategy
No direct cost to residents yet; future parking infrastructure could be funded through Downtown Urban Renewal District funds.
Website delays hampering outreach
Vendor training to help local businesses win city contracts
MSU Innovation Campus and TIF-funded war industry concerns
The city put $3.6 million in TIF dollars into campus infrastructure, with tax revenue jumping from about $30,000 to roughly $520,000.
Child care as economic infrastructure
$25,000 from the Economic Development Fund.
Opportunity Zone 2.0 designation
No direct city cost; potential expanded tax base if private investment materializes, but no guaranteed local benefit.
Yellowstone Fiber as economic infrastructure
The network represents about $105 million in total investment at no cost or risk to Bozeman taxpayers, generating roughly $135 million in economic activity.
Light Conversion USA TIF assistance request
About $543,202 in TIF reimbursement is being requested, but no funds are committed until the review and agreement process concludes.
Decisions during term (0)
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Voting record (0)(Business Jobs)
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