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Council weighs expanding Utility Board after quorum concerns

Helena City Council · April 13, 2026
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Summary

Councilmembers debated increasing the Utility Board from three to five members to avoid frequent lack of quorum. Council President Brooke Dodson and Councilmember Dennis Wilson favored expansion, while Councilmember Jeff McDaniels raised cost concerns and asked to delay action until the board speaks directly to Council.

Councilmembers discussed whether to increase the Utility Board’s membership at the April 13 work session after Councilmember Dennis Wilson said three members leave the board vulnerable to quorum failures.

"The Utility Board currently consists of three members, and on occasion they do…

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