SHAPING OUR FUTURE: A conversation on Local Government Review
Apr 30, 2024, 6:00 PM
Every 10 years, the Montana Constitution gives voters a say in how their local government is structured. Each Montana county and incorporated city or town has the right to decide whether to review their local government, including here in Yellowstone County. 2024 is one of these years, and voters will be asked if they want to establish a Local Government Review Commission. This commission would be tasked with evaluating the effectiveness of our current county or city government in meeting the needs of residents. Voters will see two government review questions on the June 4 primary election ballot, one for Yellowstone County and another for the specific city or town where they live. Yellowstone Valley Citizens Council has organized a panel discussion featuring a group of local experts. The event is free and open to the public. Panelists: Kathleen Gilluly, retired Editor/Publisher at The Laurel Outlook Don Jones, Yellowstone County Commissioner Kendra Shaw, Billings City Councilmember Chuck Tooley, former Billings Mayor Panelists will discuss: The purpose and process of a local government review The strengths and weaknesses of our current local government Potential benefits and drawbacks of establishing a Local Government Review Commission How residents can get involved in shaping local government
