EBS STAFF
Throughout November, the Gallatin County Local Government Study Commission will host public listening sessions to inform residents about the decennial study, and collect feedback and ideas about how county government could better serve its residents.
Initiated by voters in 2024, the study commission is made up of citizens elected to review Gallatin County’s current government structure and operations. The group is examining the county’s existing powers, form of government and service delivery, while comparing them to alternative structures permitted under Montana law, according to a press release from the commission.
Big Sky’s public listening session will take place on Wednesday, Nov. 12 at The Wilson Hotel starting at 6 p.m.
Other sessions will be held Wednesday, Nov. 5 at the Gallatin Gateway Community Center at 6 p.m.; Thursday, Nov. 6 at Three Forks High School’s auditorium at 6 p.m.; Thursday, Nov. 13 at Manhattan City Hall at 7 p.m.; Wednesday, Nov. 19 at Belgrade Community Library at 6 p.m.; and Thursday, Nov. 20 at Bozeman Public Library at 6 p.m.
“Residents from all communities across Gallatin County are encouraged to attend a session and participate, including those who live in cities with their own governments, such as Bozeman, Belgrade, and Three Forks. Everyone’s voice plays a vital role in shaping how county government works for our growing and diverse region,” the release stated.
Findings from the study and any proposed recommendations for changes will be presented to voters on the November 2026 ballot.
