Sworn in by Municipal Court Judge Sheila Kolar (left) is the new Billings City Council line-up left-right: Kendra Shaw, Pam Purinton, Mike Boyette, Roy Neese, & Danny Choriki. (Jonathan McNiven Photo)
City Council saw fresh community representatives sworn in this past Monday evening by Judge Sheila Kolar.
The singular incumbent Roy Neese was accompanied by the four newly elected Council members: Kendra Shaw, Danny Choriki, Pam Purinton and Mike Boyett. Ranging from conservative to democratic socialism this new line-up brings real diversity to the table.
They round out the 11-member City Council, which will be facing concerns on public safety and funding for Billings’ city emergency services within the first few months of 2020. Ideas for the latter are already on the table, including a mill levy ballot and billing citizens directly for emergency services.
City Council is also looking for a new home and finding funding for that will pose challenges as well. Space in the Stillwater building is currently being considered for relocation.
