🌱 City Commissioner Fighting Brain Tumor + City Budgeting Process

Hello again, hello. It's me, Lauren Kubiak, your host of the Bozeman Patch newsletter. Keep reading for the most important things happening these days in town.

But first, your local weather:

• Wednesday: Mostly sunny and pleasant. High: 81 Low: 53.
• Thursday: Mostly sunny and nice. High: 79 Low: 51.

Here are the top three stories today in Bozeman:

1. An urban camper in Bozeman was charged with attempted deliberate homicide after allegedly stabbing another camper on Jul. 7. Despite this incident, local police assert that there has not been an increase in crime within homeless communities. Detective Captain Dana McNeil explained that these communities often face challenges related to mental health and substance abuse, and crimes like these tend to involve individuals who know each other rather than random acts. (KBZK News)
2. Following brain surgery to remove a glioblastoma tumor, a fundraiser has been started for Bozeman City Commissioner I-Ho Pomeroy to cover medical expenses, treatment, and other associated costs. Serving on the Bozeman City Commission for a decade, Pomeroy is also known for her restaurant, I-Ho's Korean Grill. While awaiting official updates on her status, Pomeroy expressed her desire to revisit her home country of Korea. (KBZK News)
3. The budgeting process in Bozeman has been challenging due to inflationary pressures and significant increases in costs for materials, services, and health insurance. Property taxes are expected to decrease by 4.2 percent in the upcoming fiscal year, while sewer fees and water charges may increase by 2.8 percent if approved by city commissioners. The city's budget proposal aims to promote fiscal responsibility, potentially providing job opportunities for the Bozeman Police Department and allocating $1.5 million in grants to organizations such as HRDC, Streamline, and Family Promise. (NBC Montana)

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Today and tomorrow in Bozeman:

Wednesday, July 12

• Free Lunch For Kids And Teens At Bozeman Public Library (12:00 PM)

Thursday, July 13

• Business Before Hours At Greater Gallatin United Way (7:30 AM)

From my notebook:

• New homes have been listed for sale in the Bozeman area! Get all the property details at the link. (Bozeman Patch)
• To commemorate the 33rd anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Bozeman is inviting input from the disabled community regarding their experiences in the city. As part of the "Belonging in Bozeman" plan, community chats are scheduled later this month for disabled individuals to share their perspectives and suggestions for a more inclusive city. (Subscription: Bozeman Daily Chronicle)
• Are you looking to fill your social calendar this week? Check out the list of events happening in and around Bozeman this week at the link! (Bozeman Daily Chronicle)

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Thanks for following along and staying informed. You're all caught up for today!

— Lauren Kubiak

About me: Lauren is an Editor for Lightning Media Partners. She graduated from Rowan University with a Bachelor’s in journalism. She was previously a full-time editor at an association management firm, editing peer-reviewed nursing journals, textbooks, and newsletters.