City of Columbia Falls City Government

City of Columbia Falls Mission Statement:
The mission of the city of Columbia Falls is to foster a community that appeals to individuals, families, businesses and investors. Columbia Falls is a city that encourages individual rights and responsibilities, promotes aesthetics and recreation, and provides safety and security. By listening to it's citizens and responding to their needs, by respecting diversity and differences of opinion, and by evaluating the status quo and practicing thoughtful planning, the city provides excellent value at reasonable cost.

Incorporated: 1909
Population: 2000 Census - 3,645

Form of Government:
Commission - Manager (Council-Manager)
Elected At Large - Staggered 4 Year Term

Regular City Council Meetings: 1st & 3rd Mondays of the Month

Elected Officials:		Term Expires
Mayor	Jolie B. Fish	12/31/09
Council	Don Barnhart	12/31/07
Council	Charlie McCubbins	12/31/09
Council	Harvey Reikoski	12/31/09
Council	Doug Karper	12/31/07
Council	Julie Plevel	12/31/07
Council	Michael P. Shepard	12/31/09

Number of City Employees - 35

City Manager William Shaw

City Attorney Eric Kaplan

Police Chief Dave Perry

Finance Director/City Clerk Sybil Noss

City Judge Susan "Tina" Gordon

Building Inspector Virgil Bench

Street Superintendent John Lawler

Water/Sewer Superintendent Gary Root

Volunteer Fire Department: Fire Rating: Class 5

Fire Chief Bob Webber

Asst. Fire Chief Joe Tamburelli

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Meetings

Jan 17, 2006
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City Of Columbia Falls
130 6th ST West Room A
Columbia Falls, Montana 59912
Phone:406-892-4391
info@cityofcolumbiafalls.com