Commissioner Ben Rigby

Helena is starting monthly listening sessions so residents have another way to hear from staff, ask questions, and share input on issues affecting our community.

These are meant to be real conversations. Staff will give a short overview of the topic, talk about where things stand, and then open it up for discussion.

The first session is today, April 23 at 5:00 p.m. at the Lewis & Clark Library. The topic is Sustainability in Action: How Our City Supports the Environment and Our Workforce.

You can also share feedback through Be Heard Helena if you cannot attend.

City to Host Monthly Listening Sessions The City of Helena to host monthly listening sessions starting Thursday, April 23, to help create meaningful dialogue between residents, city staff, and the Commission on the issues that matter most to our community. Each monthly session will center on a featured topic of high relevance or impact.

Happy Earth Day, Helena!
Every drop counts. Join the National Mayor’s Challenge for Water Conservation and take the pledge to conserve water and energy this month. Small actions add up.

Helena is participating in the National Mayor’s Challenge for Water Conservation, which runs April 1-30. Take the pledge at https://www.mywaterpledge.com/ for a chance to win prizes!

Joined Wild Montana’s Wild Divide Chapter at the Scratchgravel Hills this weekend for a cleanup of our public lands. A great crew tackled everything from trash to the inevitable mystery tire, and the collective effort really made a difference. Always a good reminder that these places don't take care of themselves. Appreciate everyone who showed up and put in the time.

Wild Montana hosts Earth Day Cleanup Dozens of local volunteers teamed up with Wild Montana to clean up seven popular recreation sites around Helena, removing hundreds of pounds of garbage to protect local wildlife.

Honored to be sworn in and grateful for the trust the people of Helena have placed in me. I’m excited to get to work, serve this community, and return to working for this great city. Thank you!

The Helena City Commission announced today that they will move forward three finalist candidates for the position of City Manager. The Commission will conduct public interviews of the finalists December 8-9, 2025. Additionally, the candidates will meet with City Leadership staff, tour the city, and engage in a public event co-hosted by the city and the Helena Citizens’ Council.

For more information, visit www.helenamt.gov/all-news

Celebration of Lights 2025

The Helena City Commission is currently accepting applications for an appointed City Commission seat to fill the vacancy that will be created when Mayor-elect Dean is sworn-in to office. This appointed seat will serve January 5, 2026 until the next regular City election on November 2, 2027, at which point the vacancy shall be filled through the election procedure. Applications are due to the Clerk of Commission by Wednesday, Dec. 10.

🔗https://www.helenamt.gov/Commission-Vacancy

We're driving around this weekend to pickup signs that are still in yards. If we miss yours, please email [email protected].

City staff and the City of Helena Parking Advisory Committee (PAC) have launched an online survey to gather input on how the public utilizes downtown parking as they consider recommendations to the City Commission for system improvements and potential rate changes.

Take the survey:
🔗https://beheardhelena.com/

Thank you, Helena.

I’m so grateful for the trust you’ve placed in me. With the unofficial results in, we've won a seat on the Helena City Commission. This happened because of family, friends, volunteers, and supporters who came together and believed in what’s possible for our city.

After spending a decade working for Helena’s water system, it means so much to be able to serve this community again. I’ve met so many great people throughout this campaign, and those conversations reminded me how much we all care about the basics that keep Helena strong.

I’m looking forward to working with Mayor-elect Emily Dean, Commissioners Melinda Reed and Sean Logan, and the rest of the team to focus on what matters most: reliable infrastructure, affordable housing, public safety, and protecting our watershed and open lands. Together, we can keep moving Helena forward. I can’t wait to get to work for you.

MTN is projecting that Ben Rigby will win the second Helena City Commission seat. We'll have more election coverage tonight at 10 p.m. on KTVH. Link to the latest results in the comments.

As we enter the final days of this campaign, I’ve been thinking about the conversations I’ve had at doors, in coffee shops, and at community events across Helena. I’ve heard again and again how much people care about the basics and how deeply we all want a future that keeps Helena strong for the next generation.

This campaign has never been about me. It’s about all of us, our neighbors, and the community we’re building together. The trust and ideas you’ve shared aren’t just campaign memories. They’re the foundation for the work ahead.

I’m grateful for everyone who has supported, volunteered, and encouraged me along the way. Your belief in this campaign means a lot.

Now it all comes down to these last couple of days. Ballots must be received by 8 PM on Tuesday, November 4. Let’s finish strong, Helena!

**Paid for by Ben Rigby for Helena Commission. PO Box 12, Helena, MT, 59624. Kyla Rigby, Treasurer.