Parks Board Launches PREP Plan Implementation; Ethics Board Approves New Training Format
Three city advisory boards met during the week of October 26, 2026, advancing initiatives ranging from park development code updates to employee ethics training and traffic calming program evaluation. The Urban Parks and Forestry Board, Board of Ethics, and Transportation Board each approved key staff proposals and discussed upcoming priorities.
Bozeman's Neighborhood Traffic Calming Program reports mixed results after first year of redesigned initiative
The city released a comprehensive evaluation of its revamped Neighborhood Traffic Calming Program, which deployed 15 temporary and permanent projects in 2026. Data shows speed reductions at some locations but durability challenges and questions about effectiveness on high-volume streets.
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Board of Ethics unanimously approves redesigned ethics training with small-group discussions and interactive scenarios
The Board of Ethics approved a substantial overhaul of the city's annual staff ethics training curriculum, shifting from a format that has remained largely unchanged for six years to one emphasizing small-group engagement, broader ethical discussions, and a choose-your-own-adventure style case scenario. The revised program, launching in November, will include 30 to 40 training sessions tailored to different departments and shift schedules.
Board of Ethics dismisses Bozeman resident's complaint against city officials with prejudice on jurisdictional grounds
The Board of Ethics voted unanimously to dismiss Cindy Smith's ethics complaint against Mayor Joey Morrison, Deputy Mayor Douglas Fischer, and three city commissioners, finding the complaint failed to allege specific conduct violations and raised issues outside the board's authority.
Board of Ethics conducts full mock hearing to prepare for real complaints
The Bozeman Board of Ethics held a practice ethics hearing on March 30th, walking through actual procedures they would use if a complaint reached that stage. The exercise included ruling on evidence objections, swearing in witnesses, and managing witness examination under the city's ethics code.