Gillette Mayor · Nov 3, 2026
Billy Montgomery
Candidate for Mayor
Billy Montgomery is running for mayor of Gillette in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Shay Lundvall.
Absentee voting begins · Tue, Oct 6, 2026
TomorrowArmy veteran with 34 years at BNSF Railway and nine years on the Gillette City Council. Served two Planning Commission terms.
- Campaign website
- votebillymontgomery.com
Where Billy Montgomery stands: positions on the record
Gurley Overpass funding1 sourced position
Says he would protect the $14 million already secured and pursue additional grants and legislative funding for the rest.
“I support pursuing additional grants, legislative funding opportunities, and I will also advocate for a realistic, phased plan that keeps the project moving.”
Own statementGillette News Record · Aug 1, 2026
Housing costs1 sourced position
Says he supports reducing unnecessary barriers to development and working with developers, employers and nonprofits.
“I support reducing unnecessary barriers to development, improving infrastructure that opens land for new housing, and working with developers, employers, and nonprofit partners to encourage a mix of housing options.”
Own statementGillette News Record · Aug 1, 2026
Optional 1% sales tax1 sourced position
Supports the 1% and says the city should look to the resident survey for priorities.
“But the city should also look towards the 1% citizens survey to see where community thoughts and priorities are.”
Own statementGillette News Record · Aug 1, 2026
Core services1 sourced position
Campaign site says he would prioritize maintaining existing assets before new projects.
“we prioritize “fix-it-first” maintenance to protect our existing assets before embarking on new projects”
Own statementBilly Montgomery for Mayor (campaign site)
Also running for Mayor
- Shay Lundvall (incumbent)
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