GALLATIN COUNTY REPUBLICANS
Belgrade Politics
Belgrade Politics
Gallatin County Government Study Commission
The local government study is a once-in-a-decade opportunity to reshape the structure of our local government, and the outcome will either empower the existing players or put the power back in the hands of residents. The Bozeman and Gallatin County Local Government Study Commissions have started meeting and are about to begin soliciting public feedback.
Municipal Election Results 2025
Elected Officials (Unopposed Winners)
- Mayor (2-Year Term): Michael Meis (succeeds Russ Nelson)
- City Council Ward 1 (4-Year Term): Renae Biery Mattimoe
- City Council Ward 2 (4-Year Term): Kristine Menicucci
- City Council Ward 2 (Special/Unexpired Term): Erin Bell
- City Council Ward 3 (4-Year Term): Jason Guffey
Ballot Measures (All Failed)
- Charter Amendment (Extend mayor's term from 2 to 4 years)
- Belgrade Elementary School District No. 44 Bond No. 1 ($6.63M for facilities)
- Belgrade Elementary School District No. 44 Bond No. 2 ($5M for technology/security)
Current School Board Members
Belgrade (#44) Trustees/School Board Members
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Positions Open in 2025: 3 Three-Year Terms and 1 One-Year Term
Contact the school to apply
GCRCC Recommendations:
3-Year Term: Marie Boster, Walter Derzay and Steve Garvert
1-Year Term: Lila Beard
There is a Candidate Forum - Belgrade School District 44
The League of Women Voters of the Bozeman area, the Bozeman Public Library, and the Belgrade Community Library are sponsoring a candidate forum for the Belgrade School District 44 election of board members. Five candidates have applied for three elementary school board positions. Two candidates have applied for the high school board position. All candidates have been invited. The moderator will be a member of the League of Women Voters.
Forum:
Belgrade School District 44
Date:
Tuesday
April 29, 2025
Time:
6:30-7:30 pm
Place:
Belgrade Community Library, 205 East Main St, Belgrade, MT 59714
Board Chair:
Steve Garvert, term ends 2025
Vice Chair:
Jessi McCloud, term ends 2026
Trustee:
Mary Ellen Fitzgerald, term ends 2025
Trustee:
Frank Stock, term ends 2027
Trustee:
Holly Murray, term ends 2025
Trustee:
Rocky Smith, term ends 2027
Trustee:
JoAnne Nordhagen, term ends 2027
Pass Creek (#25) Trustees/School Board Members
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If you have information on this school, please email it to chair@gallatinrepublicans.com.
Positions Open in 2025: 1 Three-Year Term
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Springhill (#20) Trustees/School Board Members
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If you have information on this school, please email it to chair@gallatinrepublicans.com.
Positions Open in 2025: 1 Three-Year Term
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