HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-13-26 Public Comment - C. Cowles - We must do Special electionsFrom:Carson Cowles
To:Bozeman Goverment Study Commission
Subject:[EXTERNAL]We must do Special elections
Date:Friday, February 13, 2026 12:19:42 PM
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We dont live in a democracy if you allow rulers to be appointed. You must implement
the following:
1. Mandatory Special Elections: If 12 or more months remain in a term, the
seat must be filled by the voters, not an appointment.
2. Appointee Ineligibility: Anyone appointed to a short-term vacancy (less than 12
months) should be prohibited from running in the next election to eliminate the
“Instant Incumbent” advantage.
3. Representation Over “Savings”: A one-time “savings” of $100,000 is a negligible
fraction of Bozeman’s multi-million dollar budget and should never be traded for our
fundamental right to elect our leaders. This isn’t about how we “want” to spend
taxpayer money; it is about utilizing the opportunity created by the Local
Government Study to make Bozeman’s government as representative
of ALL residents as possible.
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D. Carson Cowles IV
MT Property Manager - PMP-RPM-LIC-79830
Boulder River Capital/ BRC Properties
(406)-624-9557
Carson@boulderrivercapital.com
www.boulderrivercapital.com
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