Bozeman Magazine

The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Montana State University will host a presentation on “Report to the Stakeholders” during its monthly Friday Forum on Jan. 12 via Zoom. The event will take place from noon to 1:30 p.m. and is free and open to the public. Gallatin County taxpayers will pay the first half of their property tax bills in early January, with many line items increasing. In May 2020, Bozeman residents approved the creation of a citywide Parks and Trails District that provides a dedicated funding source for maintaining and improving city parks and trails. In the November 2022 election, Gallatin County residents voted to support a levy of up to nine mills to fund operations and capital expenses for the Gallatin County Rest Home. In addition, a significant portion of funding for the Bozeman School District comes from mill levies that voters must approve. Mitch Overton, Bozeman Parks and Recreation director, Darcel Vaughn, the Gallatin Rest Home administrator, and a Bozeman School District #7 representative will provide updates and perspectives on their taxpayer-supported programs and services. They will also discuss what special needs have been or need to be met in the future. OLLI at MSU Friday Forums occur monthly from September through May. Participants must register before 11 a.m. Friday, Jan. 12. For more information or to register, visit montana.edu/olli/offerings/ or call 406-994-6550. Participants will receive an email from Zoom with a link and instructions. OLLI at MSU is a program of Academic Technology and Outreach. ATO works across the university to support and advance its land-grant mission through unique and innovative opportunities for outreach and engagement.