The Bozeman Brief

Community Development Board — February 2, 2026


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Community Development Board — February 2, 2026

The Community Development Board held their annual ethics training on February 2nd, 2026, walking through five real-world scenarios involving conflicts of interest, disclosure, and board governance. Chair Ben Lloyd and board members debated the gray areas of ethics — from financial conflicts to perception problems — while staff emphasized the importance of transparency, consulting the city attorney, and remembering that decisions should serve the whole community, not individual interests.

Chapters

00:00:00 – Introduction

00:00:06 – Meeting Overview and Agenda
00:00:53 – Annual Ethics Training Requirements
00:01:41 – Scenario 1: TIF Board Member Conflict
00:03:02 – Scenario 2: Speaking on Behalf of Board
00:03:55 – Scenario 3: Board Chair Hotel Competition
00:04:45 – Scenario 4: Nonprofit Employment Interest
00:05:46 – Scenario 5: Family Employment Disclosure
00:06:41 – Key Takeaways and City Attorney Guidance
00:07:09 – Upcoming February 23rd Meeting Preview

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The Bozeman BriefBy Mark Egge