What is a Sample Budget for Voter Review?
2024-2026 Montana Local Government Review Sample Budget(s)
This sample 2024-2026 Montana Local Government Review budget is for educational purposes only. Each jurisdiction should estimate costs based on local needs and develop a budget that reflects the expectations of the Local Government Review in that municipality or county.
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Small Community (Population~1,000) |
Medium Community (Population~10,000) | Large Community (Population~30,000+) | |
| Training | $3,000 | $4,000 | $5,000 |
| Consulting | $1,000 | $3,000 | $5,000 |
| Resource Materials | $500 | $1,000 | $3,000 |
| Survey | $500 | $2,000 | $5,000 |
| Community Engagement | $1,500 | $3,000 | $5,000 |
| Advertising/Notices | $500 | $2,000 | $3,000 |
| Support Staff | $6,000 ($20/hr x 300 hrs) | $6,000 ($20/hr x 300 hrs) | $10,000 ($20/hr x 500 hrs) |
| Election Expenses* | $3,000 | $8,000 | $15,000 |
| Publication (reports, summary, etc.) | $500 | $1,000 | $3,000 |
| Miscellaneous | $500 | $1,000 | $3,000 |
| Total: | $17,000 | $31,000 | $57,000 |
*Check with the local election administrator for accurate estimated cost
This sample 2024-2026 Montana Local Government Review budget is for educational purposes only. Each jurisdiction should estimate costs based on local needs and develop a budget that reflects the expectations of the Local Government Review in that municipality or county.