City Commission Seeks Community Input for Next City Manager Hire

Published on October 23, 2025

HELENA, Mont. – The City of Helena Commission invites the public to share their thoughts on what qualities and priorities the next City Manager should possess to help inform the Commission’s understanding of community expectations during the selection process.

The City’s hired recruitment consultants, Communication and Management Services, LLC (CMS), will conduct a listening session from 5:30-7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 30 in the Commission Chambers, Room 330, at the City-County Building, 316 N. Park Ave.

For those who can’t attend the listening session, CMS launched an online survey that will remain open until Nov. 4 at 11:55 p.m. Interested parties can fill out the survey at: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/cohmanagerinquiry.

The Commission opened recruitment for the new City Manager on Oct. 10. The first review of applications will occur on November 5, 2025. The position will remain open until filled.

More information on the position, including qualification criteria and compensation, visit www.helenamt.gov/employment/.

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