OLLI at MSU forum to discuss proposed local government changes appearing on November ballots

BOZEMAN - The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Montana State University will host a Friday Forum on Sept. 11 on proposed local government changes that will appear on Montanans' ballots this November. The event will be held from noon to 1 p.m. online via Zoom and is free and open to the public.

Two government study commissions, comprising volunteers elected by voters in November 2024, spent the past two years considering how Bozeman and Gallatin County governments could better serve their rapidly growing populations.

During the forum, Jeff Krauss from the county study commission and Carson Taylor and Deanna Campbell from the city study commission will explain the recommended changes that will appear on November ballots and the reasoning behind them. The panel will respond to questions from the audience as time permits.

Participants must register for the forum by 11 a.m. Sept. 11 and can do so online at the OLLI at MSU website or via Zoom. Upon registration confirmation, participants will receive an email with the Zoom link and instructions to join the forum.

OLLI at MSU Friday Forums are a program of MSU Academic Technology and Outreach and offer discussions on timely local and regional topics from September to May.