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Joey Morrison sworn in as Bozeman mayor as outgoing Mayor Terry Cunningham is honored
Summary
Newly elected Joey Morrison took the oath of office Jan. 6; outgoing Mayor Terry Cunningham received tributes listing eight years of projects and partnerships. The commission held a brief ceremonial program before beginning business.
Joey Morrison was sworn in as mayor of Bozeman at the Jan. 6 City Commission meeting. Earlier in the program, outgoing Mayor Terry Cunningham delivered a farewell address highlighting accomplishments during his eight years on the commission and presenting a commemorative poem and mayoral sash.
The ceremony: Morrison and newly seated commissioners Douglas Fisher, Emma Bode and Allison Sweeney each took the oath to support the constitutions of the United States and the State of Montana and to discharge their duties with fidelity. Colleagues offered remarks praising Cunningham’s mentorship, civic projects and collaborative approach.
Why it matters: Cunningham listed major city initiatives and partnerships — including parks, expanded open spaces, wetland protections, a municipal composting program, stormwater improvements, a public safety center and housing projects such as Arrowleaf and Perennial Park — framing his tenure as one of infrastructure and community partnerships. The new mayor outlined priorities for his term later in the meeting and invited collaboration.
Tone and next steps: The event combined ceremonial elements with substantive civic context about city priorities. The new commission then moved into regular business and adopted two action items pulled from the consent agenda.
