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Council approves use of TextMyGov for targeted neighborhood notifications

5833897 · September 18, 2025
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The council authorized expanding the TextMyGov agreement so any department may use the system to send opt‑in text notifications for planned work; staff said about 70% of residents are already in the system and the contract includes 100,000 pre‑purchased messages.

Butte‑Silver Bow commissioners concurred Sept. 17 to authorize the chief executive to sign an agreement allowing county departments to use the TextMyGov notification platform for localized project and service messages. Public Works Director Mark Neri told commissioners the system would replace paper handouts and allow staff to “click and drag” notification areas for waterline renewals, street sweeping and similar projects. He said…

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