The Bozeman Board of Ethics kicks off a comprehensive review of the city's ethics code for the first time in its history. The board approves the 2025 annual report, explores whether vague standards of conduct serve a purpose, examines complicated gift policies, and divides up homework assignments for deeper code review ahead of a May meeting.

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Ravalli County Commissioners met on March 9th, 2026 to place a proposed road maintenance levy on the June ballot. The nearly $3 million annual, ten-year levy would fund construction, maintenance, and repair of county roads. Commissioners outlined the fiscal crisis facing road infrastructure and explained how timber revenue that once funded roads has essentially disappeared.

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The Ravalli County Commissioners opened bids for a new fairgrounds security camera system, receiving four proposals ranging from $27,000 to $71,000. The commissioners also announced a public meeting tonight at the county fairgrounds to discuss a proposed road maintenance levy for the June 2026 ballot.

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The Bozeman City Study Commission held a four-hour marathon session on March 5th, 2026, debating charter revisions with significant disagreements about public input and process. Key votes confirmed keeping the commissioner-city manager structure, required annual city manager reviews, and rejected designating the mayor as full-time—though a recommendation for defining mayoral roles will move forward. The commission also began planning its next phase on wards, districts, and neighborhood representation.

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The Economic Vitality Board met on March 4, 2026, to approve the Belonging in Bozeman work plan and discuss where board members want to engage with economic development and housing initiatives. The meeting featured public comment about the Innovation Campus's ties to the Israeli military, detailed discussions of federal Community Development Block Grant funds, and updates on the Fowler Housing Project.

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The Bozeman City Commission opens March 3rd with grief over two community tragedies, then tackles affordable housing rates, brings MSU students onto city boards, and locks in its two-year priorities. Expect a work session on road safety and watch the city manager turn broad goals into concrete action plans.

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