Local Government Review Study

This ballot initiative did not pass during the June 2024 primary election.

In January, the Missoula County commissioners adopted a resolution that will place a question on the June 4 primary ballot asking voters if they want to conduct a local government review study for Missoula County. The Montana Constitution mandates that this question to assess forms of local government be put to the voters every 10 years.

If Missoula County residents vote in favor of a review during the June primary, then voters would elect seven candidates in the Nov. 5 election to serve on the study commission. The study commission would then take one year to review and propose any changes to local government. Any proposed changes would go back to Missoula County voters again in November 2026.

Missoula County residents who live within Missoula city limits will also see a similar question for the City of Missoula on their ballots.

Below is the ballot language voters will consider for the June 4 primary:

Vote for one:

[ ] FOR the review of the government of Missoula County and the establishment and funding, not to exceed $200,000 per year (or approximately 0.5 mill) of a local government study commission consisting of seven members to examine the government of Missoula County and
submit recommendations on the government.

[ ] AGAINST the review of the government of Missoula County and the establishment and funding not to exceed $200,000 per year (or approximately 0.5 mill) of a local government study commission consisting of seven members to examine the government of Missoula County and
 submit recommendations on the government.

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If you have questions about your voting status, when ballots mail or where you can turn in your ballot, visit www.MissoulaVotes.com