May 6, 2026Board meeting
Butte-Silver Bow Council of Commissioners Regular Meeting
The council discussed several communication items, including a proposal to update the backyard chicken ordinance, which would implement a tiered system for urban lots. A significant announcement was made regarding the public offering of SilverBow Mining on the New York Stock Exchange. The council also approved the appointment of an interim coroner following a resignation and discussed the process for filling the vacancy. Additionally, a public hearing was held regarding the expansion of the urban fire district boundaries to include the Montana Connections industrial area, addressing the fiscal implications of incorporating this district into the fire taxing system.