The Bozeman Brief

GVMPO Transportation Technical Advisory Committee — June 10, 2026

GVMPO TRANSPORTATION TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE — JUNE 10, 2026 The Gallatin Valley Metropolitan Planning Organization's Transportation Technical Advisory Committee reviewed 116 scored transportation projects for the region's first Long Range Transportation Plan. The June meeting also covered a budget amendment, the fiscal year 2027 work program, and a background report on the Valley Center spur connection. CHAPTERS 00:00:00 – Introduction 00:00:41 – Budget Amendment and Work Program 00:02:20 – Long Range Transportation Plan Scoring 00:04:22 – Valley Center Spur Report

Sustainability Board — June 10, 2026

SUSTAINABILITY BOARD — JUNE 10, 2026 The Sustainability Advisory Board discusses a proposed Green Power Program that would allow Bozeman residents and businesses to subscribe to utility-scale renewable energy through NorthWestern Energy. Staff outlined the program's guiding principles, pricing structure, and timeline, while board members pressed on market pricing mechanisms, subscription limits, and project feasibility. CHAPTERS 00:00:00 – Introduction 00:00:06 – Green Power Program Overview 00:01:50 – Board Questions and Public Comment

City Commission — June 9, 2026

CITY COMMISSION — JUNE 9, 2026 The Bozeman City Commission held its second budget work session on June 9th, focusing on the general fund and special revenue funds totaling $137.8 million. Commissioners debated police staffing levels, explored alternative public safety investments, and voted unanimously to update EMS transport rates for the first time since 2022. CHAPTERS 00:00:00 – Introduction 00:00:06 – Budget Overview and Property Taxes 00:02:26 – Police Staffing and Public Safety 00:04:02 – Traffic Enforcement Strategy 00:05:23 – Special Revenue Funds 00:09:02 – Public Comment and TIF Discussion 00:09:56 – EMS Transport Rate Update 00:11:03 – Commissioner Priorities and Next Steps

Bozeman City Study Commission — June 4, 2026

BOZEMAN CITY STUDY COMMISSION — JUNE 4, 2026 The Bozeman City Study Commission made final edits to their charter report ahead of a June 18th public hearing. The meeting featured public comment from Mayor Joey Morrison on neighborhood associations, an introduction to the ballot education consulting firm, and extensive charter amendments addressing commissioner compensation, advisory board appointments, and financial oversight. CHAPTERS 00:00:00 – Introduction 00:00:21 – Mayor Morrison on Neighborhood Associations 00:01:42 – Meeting the Ballot Education Consultant 00:02:49 – Commissioner Updates and Process Concerns 00:03:54 – Editing the Report and Charter Language 00:05:10 – Advisory Board and Financial Oversight Amendments 00:06:55 – Planning the June 18th Public Hearing

Economic Vitality Board — June 3, 2026

ECONOMIC VITALITY BOARD — JUNE 3, 2026 The Bozeman Economic Vitality Board held its June meeting focused on safety training for board members. Officer Breanne Sanders from Bozeman PD led the board through an "Avoid, Deny, Defend" framework, while board members discussed de-escalation procedures and online threats directed at volunteers. The board also heard updates on upcoming housing initiatives and the city's biennial budget. CHAPTERS 00:00:00 – Introduction 00:00:06 – Meeting Overview and Minutes 00:00:40 – Safety Training Framework 00:02:29 – Announcements and Budget Updates