HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-27-26 Public Comment - M. Paffhausen - Study Commission Public CommentFrom:Marc Paffhausen
To:Bozeman Goverment Study Commission
Cc:Traci DelVecchio
Subject:[EXTERNAL]Study Commission Public Comment
Date:Tuesday, January 27, 2026 8:32:23 PM
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I am providing my personal public comment on the current Study
Commission issues by the January 28th deadline as follows:
A five or seven member City Commission of elected non-partisan “Citizen
Leaders” unaffiliated with political parties, who receive modest stipends.
This is a much better option than having hand-picked full-time career
politicians with high salaries and benefits on this City Commission.
A paid deputy mayor position is an unnecessary cost to taxpayers. The
Mayor or City Manager, whichever form of government structure is chosen,
should appoint offices like Police Chief, Fire Chief, City Attorney, Public
Works Director, etc...
Again, both of these highly paid roles are unnecessary as well. Pick one
and consolidate the job responsibilities like so many other cities across this
great state.
Sincerely,
Marc Paffhausen
Bozeman, MT