As Bozeman ponders its budget, here’s how much the city wants to spend on civilization

Taxes, as the saying goes, are the price we pay for civilization — but whether Bozeman taxpayers are getting a good deal out of city government specifically, well, that’s a fair question as city hall heads into budget season.

As city commissioners dive into their annual review of the city budget this month, fine-tuning a proposal prepared by the municipality’s professional staff, they’re looking at a total of $111 million in spending.

That comes in at $2,467 for each of the city’s 45,000 residents — money dedicated to everything from basic water, transportation and public safety to programs like the city library, parks and economic development.

By Eric Dietrich Chronicle Staff Writer

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