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RESOLUTION 2026-23
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF BOZEMAN, MONTANA, ADOPTING
THE BOZEMAN CITY COMMISSION PRIORITIES FOR 2026 AND 2027.
WHEREAS, the City of Bozeman adopted its Strategic Plan through Resolution 4852 on
April 16, 2018; and
WHEREAS, the City of Bozeman recognizes the importance of strategic planning and
community engagement to ensure the most effective use of available resources; and
WHEREAS, the City continues to implement multiple long-range plans and strategies
designed to align with community expectations and priorities; and
WHEREAS, the Commission and Staff remain committed to advancing the programs and
initiatives contained within these guiding documents to achieve the community’s vision; and
WHEREAS, in a work session on January 12, 2026, which was open to the public, the
Commission discussed its priorities for the next two years; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Commission of the City of Bozeman,
Montana, to wit: that the Bozeman City Commission Priorities for 2026 and 2027 are
incorporated in Exhibit A.
PASSED, ADOPTED, AND APPROVED by the City Commission of the City of Bozeman,
Montana, at a regular session thereof held on the 3rd day of March, 2026.
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JOEY MORRISON
Mayor
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ATTEST:
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MIKE MAAS
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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GREG SULLIVAN
City Attorney
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2026-2027 Bozeman City Commission Priorities
FINAL
The City Commission’s priorities represent broad, high-level goals that guide the community’s
long-term vision and policy direction. These priorities set the “what” and “why”—the
outcomes we aim to achieve and the values that shape our decisions. Specific actions we take
to further the priorities will be included in workplans developed for each initiative.
• Advance Bozeman as a safe and welcoming place for all.
a. Ensure city policies, practices, and services foster a community where all people feel safe,
respected, and able to participate fully in community life – and identify and address
service gaps when they arise.
b. Ensure appropriate funding and staffing for police, fire, and emergency response
services, and support coordinated responses to behavioral-health and crisis situations.
c. Work with the school district and other partners to ensure Bozeman remains a
welcoming place.
d. Advance multimodal transportation improvements from Safe Streets for Everyone (SAFE)
and Urban Transportation District (UTD) and explore funding opportunities.
• Engage meaningfully with the community.
a. Strengthen city advisory board efficacy to ensure alignment with community goals.
b. Strengthen the relationship with Montana State University.
c. Cultivate public/private partnerships and collaboration.
d. Review the city’s strategic plan to ensure it reflects current community goals.
e. Leverage evidence-based survey methodologies to understand community attitudes.
• Bridge the affordability gap.
a. Improve housing access through a variety of programs and strategies.
b. Review and revise the affordable housing ordinance.
c. Streamline the development review process to eliminate unnecessary steps that add cost
and delay, while maintaining quality and compliance.
d. Support efforts to improve living wage opportunities in Bozeman.
e. Support efforts to improve access to childcare.
• Protect Bozeman’s heritage, neighborhoods, and natural environment.
a. Complete the city’s landmark, historic preservation and Neighborhood Conservation
Overlay District (NCOD); Integrated Water Resources Plan (IWRP); Urban Forest
Management Plan; and other neighborhood/environmental plans and initiatives.
b. Make necessary edits/revisions to the Unified Development Code (UDC) and Zone Map
for clarity and efficacy.
c. Support efforts for long term watershed health.
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