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Scott Hoffman elected chair of the Deer Lodge Police Commission

Deer Lodge Police Commission · May 4, 2026
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Summary

The Deer Lodge Police Commission selected Scott Hoffman as its new chair at a brief April 30 meeting; Mayor Jim Jess presided temporarily and congratulated the new chairman after a voice vote.

The Deer Lodge Police Commission elected Scott Hoffman as its new chairman at a brief meeting Friday, April 30. Mayor Jim Jess presided temporarily and asked the commissioners to nominate and vote for a permanent chair.

Mayor Jim Jess told the commission he would "be chairing this meeting briefly before until we can elect a new chairman," then asked the three commissioners to discuss and nominate among themselves. After nominations, Jess called for a voice vote and declared Scott Hoffman chairman following the affirmative responses.

The vote was taken by voice; the presiding officer announced the result and congratulated Hoffman on his election. The commission then moved on to other business. The meeting adjourned after brief closing remarks.