FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Oct. 2, 2025

Team MCV announces final round of endorsed municipal candidates ahead of 2025 elections

(HELENA, Mont.) – The Montana Conservation Voters Action Fund, MCV’s affiliated political action committee, is proud to announce the endorsement of seven more conservation champions running for municipal offices in the 2025 election.

“This year’s local elections will shape the future of our towns and state,” said MCV Action Fund Chair Jill Lombardi. “We’re committed to backing professional leaders who will engage with others to protect Montana’s clean air, clean water, and public lands while defending our democracy for the next generation.”

The following candidates have been endorsed:

Billings

• Kassi Strong, Billings City Ward 2

Bozeman 

• Emma Bode, City Commission

Great Falls

• Casey Schriner, City Commission

Helena

• Ben Rigby, City Commission
• Melinda Reed, City Commission

Livingston

• Jessica Wilcox, City Commission

Missoula

• Jennifer Savage, Missoula City Council Ward 3

Final endorsement decisions are made by the board of the MCV Action Fund, MCV’s independent political action committee. For a list of current MCV-endorsed candidates and the endorsement process, visit mtvoters.org/endorsements.