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Council elects Roy Neese deputy mayor pro tem

Billings City Council · January 13, 2026
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Summary

After nominations, the council elected Councilmember Roy Neese as deputy mayor pro tem by a 6-vote majority; the council then moved through committee and board appointment approvals.

The Billings City Council elected Councilmember Roy Neese deputy mayor pro tem in a nomination-and-vote process. Councilmember Sam Kennedy nominated Neese; the council took a vote and Mayor Nelson announced that Neese received six votes, the majority of an 11-member council.

Council also reviewed and accepted mayoral appointments to standing committees and local boards, including the Big Sky Economic Development Board, the Community Development Board and several advisory committees. Councilmember Boyette volunteered to continue attendance at the CJCC (criminal-justice coordinating committee) and the council confirmed committee assignments by unanimous consent.

Next steps: Neese will serve as deputy mayor pro tem per city code in the coming term and council members were asked to confirm meeting times for their assigned boards.