Best of Bozeman ‘18 announced – plus a few friendly suggestions
The polls have closed and the votes have been tallied! The 2018 Best of Bozeman has been determined by YOU, those kind enough to log on and champion the category winners of an admittedly gigantic compilation. The victors are surely thankful for your efforts.
The BoZone also wanted to take this opportunity to share a few of your answers to the question “What Could Make Bozeman Better?” There’s always room for improvement, as they say, so what are we all thinking…
The top two retorts were iterations of 1). fewer people, with special attention to the influx of outsiders (c’mon, can’t we all get along?), and 2). affordable housing for homeowners and renters. Growing pains, no doubt.
Another big gripe was asking the powers that be to direct more official funds to road maintenance, highlighting the area’s many potholes and need for more effective snow removal during the 9ish winter months.
Additional requests included better public transportation, more parking (primarily downtown), higher wages and a lower cost of living, as well as greater diversity in general. All small asks.
There were quite a few who wouldn’t change a single thing, several wanting a Trader Joe’s to open, a couple friendly demands for a glass recycling center, one or two kindred spirits hoping they’ll bring the Bacchus back soon (co-sign), and finally, an individual citing the clean slate of a Yellowstone Caldera explosion as our last and only option. Points for creativity, but we’re knocking on wood over here.
Since we don’t want to end so morosely, we close with your pick for the “Best Thing About Bozeman.” Similar to last year, the overwhelming response to this question was ‘Everything,’ which captured more than half the vote.
Flip to this edition’s special Best of Bozeman section for a detailed list of all the champs. You can also find a summary at www.bozone.com or www.thebestofbozeman.com. Many thanks to all who participated in the 2018 Best of Bozeman. Until next year! •
