Consent 1.A.1.
City Council Regular Business Meeting
- Meeting Date:
- 10/26/2026
- TITLE
- Revised Appointment to the Council Legislative and Local Affairs Committee
- PRESENTED BY:
- Kevin Iffland
- Department:
- City Hall Administration
Presentation:
No
Legal Review:
No
Project Number:
N/A
RECOMMENDATION
Approve Mayor Nelson’s recommendation to replace Councilmember Lindley with Councilmember Aguirre on the Council Legislative and Local Affairs Committee for the remainder of the current term ending in January 2028.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
On January 12, 2026, City Council established its committee assignments for the current two-year term. Mayor Nelson now recommends revising the Legislative and Local Affairs Committee membership by appointing Councilmember Amy Agurirre to replace Councilmember Andrew Lindley.
If approved, the Legislative and Local Affairs Committee will consist of Councilmembers Kendra Shaw, Denis Pitman, Bill Kennedy, Tony O'Donnel and Amy Aguirre. This action does not change the size, responsibilities, or meeting schedule of the subcommittee and has no fiscal impact.
If approved, the Legislative and Local Affairs Committee will consist of Councilmembers Kendra Shaw, Denis Pitman, Bill Kennedy, Tony O'Donnel and Amy Aguirre. This action does not change the size, responsibilities, or meeting schedule of the subcommittee and has no fiscal impact.
BACKGROUND (Consistency with Adopted Plans and Policies, if applicable)
Resolution 23-11173 establishes the City Council’s standing committees, including the Legislative and Local Affairs Committee. The resolution provides that the committee consists of three to five councilmembers appointed by the Mayor. Committee members serve two-year terms.
The Legislative and Local Affairs Committee focuses on the development of legislative proposals on behalf of the city of Billings; tracks relevant legislative committees, sub-committees, and policy developments; serves as a liaison to Billings-area legislators, and coordinates testimony among the Mayor, Council Members, and City Administrator.This committee also focuses on building relationships with other local officials including the Yellowstone County Commission and Billings Public School Board. This committee focuses on areas of shared importance among local government bodies, including public safety, emergency planning, education and workforce, economic development, long-term planning, and coordination of state and federal grant requests.This committee may focus on federal legislation as the need arises, or when asked to do so by a majority vote of council.
On January 12, 2026, the following councilmembers were appointed to the Budget and Finance Committee:
The Legislative and Local Affairs Committee focuses on the development of legislative proposals on behalf of the city of Billings; tracks relevant legislative committees, sub-committees, and policy developments; serves as a liaison to Billings-area legislators, and coordinates testimony among the Mayor, Council Members, and City Administrator.This committee also focuses on building relationships with other local officials including the Yellowstone County Commission and Billings Public School Board. This committee focuses on areas of shared importance among local government bodies, including public safety, emergency planning, education and workforce, economic development, long-term planning, and coordination of state and federal grant requests.This committee may focus on federal legislation as the need arises, or when asked to do so by a majority vote of council.
On January 12, 2026, the following councilmembers were appointed to the Budget and Finance Committee:
- Kendra Shaw
- Denis Pitman
- Bill Kennedy
- Tony O'Donnell
- Andrew Lindley
FISCAL EFFECTS
There is no financial impact associated with this appointment.
STAKEHOLDERS
N/A
ALTERNATIVES
City Council may:
- Approve the Mayor’s recommended revised appointment; or
- Not approve the recommendation, leaving the existing committee appointment unchanged.