Douglas Fischer

Deputy Mayor2026-01-06–2030-01-01 (start: Bozeman City Commission agenda of January 6, 2026, section D 'Swearing in of Newly Elected Officials' [swearing in ceremony for Deputy Mayor Douglas Fischer]; month-level end: January 2030, four-year term of the November 4, 2025 election [Explore Big Sky and Bozeman Daily Chronicle election coverage])

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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.

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Douglas Fischer campaigned on fostering a 'culture of consensus' as mayor, drawing from his years of experience on the school board.
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Term ending Jan 1, 2030.

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Meetings spoken in: 52
Total speaking time: 9:10:11
Avg per meeting: 10:35
Segments: 7352

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City Attorney stays appointed, not elected

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