BOZEMAN – Bozeman City Commissioner I-Ho Pomeroy has resigned from her seat at the Commission. Her resignation letter mentioned her medical diagnosis and a desire ‘to let someone else serve this great city.’  

“Our thoughts are with Commissioner Pomeroy and her family as she continues her fight against cancer,” says Mayor Cyndy Andrus. “She remains a treasured member of our community, and we have been so fortunate to have had her serve on the Commission. We wish her the very best and thank her for her many years of hard work and service.”  

Pomeroy was first sworn in as a commissioner in 2014 and has served on the Commission for nearly ten years. She ran for election three times and won each election. Born in South Korea, Pomeroy was the first immigrant and person of color elected to the Commission.


Pomeroy is known by many in the community as a businesswoman and owner of I-Ho’s Korean Grill, which she started locally as a food cart in the ‘90s. I-Ho’s Grill continues to this day under the operation of her daughter and son-in-law, Jin-Ju and John Jahns. She is also well-known for philanthropic efforts and has fundraised for causes such as COVID-19, the Bridger Foothill Fire, and the war in Ukraine. 

Some of the major issues she has been passionate about and supported during her term on the commission include affordable housing, responsibly managing taxes, supporting local businesses, preparing for climate change, and improving mental health services. 

“I-Ho’s is a remarkable person. It takes dedication to move to a foreign country, learn the language, start a business, and run for office. She did all of that and so much more. She cares deeply about her community, and her voice will be missed” said Andrus.  

The process to fill a vacancy on the Commission caused by resignation is separate from local elections. In this case, the resignation will go into effect on Nov. 1. The Commission then has 30 days to appoint a person to fill the seat. The designated person will serve until the next municipal election, which will be held in November 2025. 

Interested residents can apply to fill the vacancy by writing an up to 1,000-word statement of interest and submitting it to agenda@bozeman.net by Nov. 16. Applicants must be registered voters whose principal residence is within the City of Bozeman to be eligible to serve. For more information, call the City Manager’s office at 406-582-2306.