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Butte-Silver Bow study commission votes to forward ballot measures on shrinking commission and evaluating mayoral role
Summary
The commission voted unanimously to ask that measures be drafted for the Nov. 2026 ballot to reduce the number of county commissioners and to evaluate whether the mayor should be an elected at-large office, appointed by commissioners, or a ceremonial position; the working group will draft language and related analysis.
The Butte-Silver Bow Study Commission voted unanimously on Nov. 3 to ask staff and its working group to prepare ballot measures that would (1) reduce the number of county commissioners and (2) evaluate the office of mayor, including whether the mayor should be elected at large, appointed by commissioners, or have only ceremonial duties.
Mary McCormick, a member of the study commission, moved that the measures be approved for consideration as ballot questions and that the working group already drafting city-county manager language take on the related research and drafting. Cindy Shaw seconded the motion; the commission approved it unanimously.
Why it matters: commissioners said the items are closely linked — changes in the structure…
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