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Bozeman leaders weigh public‑safety staffing and capital projects, including potential voter measures
Summary
Commissioners and staff discussed options to fund firefighters and police, a possible recreation/aquatics center, a west‑side community center and a public works facility. Staff said funding these items may require levies or bond measures and urged coordination with county partners and the budget calendar.
At the retreat, commissioners and department directors reviewed public‑safety and capital needs that could require voter approval or reallocation of city funds.
Staff reported that a federal grant had covered funding for 12 firefighters but that sustaining those positions beyond the grant period would require local funding sources. Options discussed included a staffing levy to retain 6–12 positions…
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