HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-16-26 Public Comment - C. Cowles - We must do special electionsFrom:D. Carson Cowles
To:Bozeman Goverment Study Commission
Subject:[EXTERNAL][BULK] We must do special elections
Date:Monday, February 16, 2026 12:15:04 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
Cowlesdc@gmail.com406-579-8665
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