About City Council
About this position
The City Legislature is the municipality's governing body, responsible for voting on ordinances and policies, and often is in charge of hiring a city manager.
- Office level
- City
- Election frequency
- Every 4 years
- Typical salary
- $50 per meeting
- Affiliation
- Nonpartisan
- Positions
- 1 open seat
Election type
- Partisan election (party labels appear on ballots)
- Run-off election
How to run for City Council
- Step 1
Meet eligibility requirements
A resident and qualified elector of the city (and who resides within the relevant political subdistrict they seek to represent).
- Step 2
File for office
- Filing requirements
- No filing fee or voter signature requirement.
- Filing period
- June 10, 2027 - August 9, 2027
- Paperwork instructions
- Submit paperwork to the County Clerk's office
- Where to file
- 311 W Main Rm 210, Bozeman MT 59715
- Filing phone
- 406-582-3060
- Step 3
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Who's currently in office
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Renae Biery MattimoeWard 1Nonpartisan · Current term 2026 to 2029 - View profileJim DoyleWard 2Nonpartisan · Current term 2024 to 2027
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Erin BellWard 2Nonpartisan · Current term 2025 to 2027 - View profile
Kristine MenicucciWard 2Nonpartisan · Current term 2026 to 2029 - View profile
Jason J. GuffeyWard 3Nonpartisan · Current term 2026 to 2029
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