Updates to City Charter by the Study Commission

About The Talk: 
We will present on the Bozeman City Study Commission's Proposed Amended City Charter and three sub-option votes, if the Amended Charter is Approved.  The City Study Commission has been investigating, considering and gathering public input on potential changes to the structure and processes of Bozeman City Government.  The recommendations, which will appear on the ballot in November, are complicated and not in the forefront of anyone's issues.  Our goal is to educate on the ideas and options in an Amended Charter. 

About our Speakers: 
Barb Cestero
Commission Member
A Bozeman resident since 1998, Barb has worked in non-profit land conservation for
over twenty-five years. Currently, she is the Montana State Director for The Wilderness
Society. As a trained facilitator, she has designed and led public meetings, structured
decision-making processes, and community visioning initiatives. Barb has volunteered
on numerous boards including the Gallatin County Open Lands Board, the Friends of
the Library board and currently serves on the Leadership Montana board.  When not
working, she enjoys exploring Montana’s mountains and rivers by foot, boat or ski with
friends, family, and her dog Rosie.

Carson Taylor
Commission Member
A Bozeman resident since 1994, Carson worked as a mediator of legal disputes and
facilitator of public policy discussions until 2016. He served 8 years on the Bozeman
School Board and 8 years on the Bozeman City Commission, the last two 2016-2018 as
Mayor. Now in retirement, he is spends as much time as possible with four children and
ten grandchildren.