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Local Government Review Commission Community Survey

The Whitefish Voter Review Commission needs your help. Every 10 years, voters decide if they want to review the form of their local government. This year, Whitefish voters approved a review. The city has self-governing powers with a charter form of government (City Charter).We have three options: 

1) adopt a new form of self-government allowed by the Montana Constitution

2) propose amendments to the current charter, or

3) make recommendations to the City Council 

 Any changes to the current form will be voted upon. Your input on what works and what doesn’t in our current system is essential. 

Survey Deadline - May 15, 2025

*Please note that any information you provide is public record, available by inspection by the public pursuant to §2-6-1001, MCA, et seq.*

IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER:

APRIL 9TH @ 7:00PM - Podcast @ Montana Tap House
APRIL 24TH @ 6:30PM - 8:00PM - Open Public House @ Montana Tap House, 845 Wisconsin Avenue
MAY 29TH @ 6:00PM - Public Hearing to Adopt the Tentative Report @ City Hall Council Chambers

1.  

Are you satisfied with the current form of local government?

2.  

If you answered 'No' above, what form do you suggest: (If you answered 'Yes' above, skip to #4)

Questions #4 thru #9 (next 6 questions) focus on the current City Charter

6.  

Should the elected officials of your city government run for office on a partisan (with political party label) or on a nonpartisan ballot?

7.  

Should the elected officials of your city government run for office in districted (ward based) or at-large elections?

8.  

According to the current charter, the Zoning Administrator is hired by and reports to the City Manager. Would you prefer the Zoning Administrator be appointed by and report to the City Council?

10.  

In providing essential services, does your local government make reasonably good use of the taxes and fees it collects?

11.  

If I had to vote tomorrow, I would vote to: 

OPTIONAL DEMOGRAPHIC QUESTIONS:

This group of questions are optional. If you prefer not to answer, please skip to the end and submit your answers.

13.  

What is your age?

14.  

Do you live within Whitefish city limits?

15.  

How long have you lived in Whitefish?

16.  

Do you own or rent your home?

17.  

Does your household make more or less than the Median Household Income ($71,110) in Whitefish? 

18.  

Do you own or represent a business in the city limits of Whitefish?