Key Dates

There will be a Study Commissioner meeting at 5:30PM on February 5, 2025 in the Council Conference Room. The agenda for the meeting can be accessed through this link.

There will be a Study Commissioner meeting at 5:30PM on February 5, 2025 in the Council Conference Room. The agenda for the meeting can be accessed through this link(External link).

This meeting is to prepare for the Open House scheduled for April 24th at the Montana Tap House. 

April 17th Agenda

The Local Government Review Study Commission invites you to an Open House on April 24th at the Montana Tap House from 6:30-8:00 PM. 

The Study Commission will provide valuable education on the City Charter and the form of government, helping residents better understand local governance. 

This is a great opportunity to engage with your community and learn how local government operates!

Location: Montana Tap House (845 Wisconsin Avenue) Date: April 24th Time: 6:30-8:00 PM

Spread the word, and we look forward to seeing you there!

There will be a Study Commissioner meeting at 5:30PM on May 7, 2025 in the Council Conference Room. The agenda for the meeting can be accessed through this link(External link).

There will be a Study Commissioner meeting at 5:30PM on June 4, 2025 in the Council Conference Room. The agenda for the meeting can be accessed through this link.

There will be a Study Commissioner meeting at 5:30PM on June 11, 2025 in the Council Conference Room. The agenda for the meeting can be accessed through this link.

WHITEFISH LOCAL GOVERNMENT REVIEW STUDY COMMISSION

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Whitefish Local Government Review Study Commission will hold a public hearing on July 2, 2025, beginning at 7:00 p.m. in the Whitefish City Council Chambers located at 418 East Second Street in Whitefish. The purpose of the study commission, as defined in MCA 7-3-172, is to study the existing form and powers of the local government and procedures for delivery of local government services and compare them with other forms available under the laws of the state. The commission invites all interested parties to attend the public hearing and provide comments relevant to its Tentative Report.  If you would like to review a copy of the proposed Tentative Report or have questions, please contact the Whitefish City Clerk at mhowke@cityofwhitefish.gov or 406-863-2402. More information can also be found online at www.engagewhitefish.com/local-government-review.

Individuals may attend in person to provide comments or submit written testimony for the hearing to comment on the proposed Tentative Report. Written comments may be delivered or mailed to the Whitefish City Clerk, 418 E. 2nd St., PO Box 158, Whitefish, MT, 59937, or emailed to mhowke@cityofwhitefish.gov by 4 p.m. on July 2, 2025.  

Kevin McDowell, Chairman

The Local Government Study Commission will hold a Public Hearing on July 2, 2025 to adopt the Tentative Report. Members of the public are welcome to provide comment. The meeting will be held at 7:00pm in the Council Chambers. The packet can be viewed by accessing the Agenda Center on the City Website.