Mayor Cory Reeves

08/27/2026

A cool, rare “behind the scenes” look at a Mill, which Janicki operates! This, and a whole lot more, is what is coming to Great Falls!

08/24/2026

Today, Great Falls Public Schools held its annual Back-to-School Convocation, and some very powerful messages were delivered to the incredible people who make our schools work; teachers, custodians, paraprofessionals, food service workers, administrators, and support staff.

Our community is incredibly fortunate to have such amazing educators and support staff. Every position within our GF schools matters, and one simply cannot be successful without the others working together as a team.

To all of our GFPS staff: have a great school year! Know that our community appreciates you, supports you, and is grateful for the work you do every single day.

And to our parents and community: please remember to give our school staff grace, support, and respect. Our educators are there to educate and support your children. They cannot, and should not be expected, to raise them.

When schools, families, and our community work together, our kids are the ones who win.

Have a great school year, GFPS! 🍎

08/21/2026

I am proud that our City Commission has directed additional funding to create another code-compliance position. One person (as it currently is) simply cannot adequately oversee code compliance across our entire city.

Great Falls deserves neighborhoods where people take pride in their properties and are good neighbors. While the city certainly does not expect perfection, we do expect property owners to maintain their properties in a reasonably clean and orderly manner based on City Code.

Unfortunately, I have seen some properties with excessive trash, excessively tall grass/weeds, abandoned vehicles, garbage and other conditions that are simply unacceptable. When property owners refuse to address those issues, the city has a responsibility to take action.

I also appreciate the work underway to improve how complaints are received, tracked and communicated with residents. Greater transparency and accountability will help everyone understand the process and, hopefully, get problems resolved more efficiently.

Being a good neighbor should be the first step. When that doesn’t happen, code enforcement needs to be there to make sure our neighborhoods remain safe, clean and livable.


Have a complaint about property city code violations…report them here…https://greatfallsmt.gov/209/Online-Citizen-Complaint-Form

08/16/2026

We're still looking for the right person to help shape the future of Great Falls!👇

We’re hiring an Engineering Development Review Coordinator to lead development reviews, oversee construction and inspections, support engineering staff, and collaborate with developers to bring projects to life and strengthen our community.

Are you a licensed (or soon-to-be licensed in Montana) Professional Engineer or Land Surveyor with 5+ years of experience in civil engineering, public works, or construction management? If so, we’d love to hear from you!

This job comes with:
✨ A competitive salary
✨ Great benefits
✨ A fantastic team
✨ An opportunity to help build what’s next for Great Falls

Ready for your next challenge? Learn more and apply today: gfmt.link/gfhiring

We're still looking for the right person to help shape the future of Great Falls!👇 We’re hiring an Engineering Development Review Coordinator to lead development reviews, oversee construction and inspections, support engineering staff, and collaborate with developers to bring projects to life a...

08/02/2026

Unfortunately, there has been misinformation circulating about the proposed mayor and commissioner stipends included in the upcoming City budget, and I want to set the record straight.

I’ve seen claims that this proposal was never publicly discussed before appearing in the proposed budget. That is simply not accurate.

The topic was discussed during a public work session and again during our annual Commission retreat. No vote was taken at those meetings because that isn’t how the budget process works. Proposals are brought forward as part of the proposed budget, followed by public hearings, discussion, possible amendments, and ultimately a vote by the Commission.

As many of you know, I brought forward the proposal to review mayor and commissioner stipends because they have not been adjusted since 1989. I’ve also shared before that, after taxes and my monthly health insurance contribution to the City, I actually write the City a check for $101 every month to serve as your Mayor. Nobody seeks public office to get rich, but I do believe those willing to serve their community should at least be able to break even.

Reasonable people can disagree on whether the stipends should be increased, and I respect those differing opinions. That’s exactly why we have a public budget process. What we should all agree on, however, is that the discussion should be based on facts, not misinformation.

I will always support an open, transparent process and will continue correcting the record whenever inaccurate information is shared. Our community deserves honest, factual information so they can make informed opinions.

07/31/2026

Community updates from our GFDA partners:

GFDA Quarter Index 2026Q2

Numbers to Celebrate:
Janicki Industries capital investment announced for Great Falls campus: $850 million.
Square feet of manufacturing space to be built in campus: 1.6 million
Number of aerospace jobs to be created: 2,000+
Electricity controlled 24/7/365 by new BHE Montana Great Falls operations center: 472.5 MW
Capacity of Westinghouse eVinci Microreactor announced for Malmstrom AFB: 5 MW
New homes being built in Meadowview Village development: 163
Units of new housing under construction in Great Falls: 315
Resident capacity of memory loss village development announced by Benefis Health System: 48 units
Grant won by Great Falls College MSU to expand it’s veterinary tech program: $637,000
New light industrial-zoned sites created in Cascade County: 5 20-acre lots
Revenue increase by a local entrepreneur’s participation in Goldman Sachs small business program: 47%
Out-of-state visitors to Central Montana in 2025: 2.8 million
Estimated local spending by these visitors: $370 million
Dollars spent by visitors to Montana in 2025: $5.6 billion
Construction planned for Malmstrom AFB over next 10 years (on base only): $1.2 billion
Construction planned for Montana Air National Guard over next few years: $300 million
New miles of River’s Edge Trail being constructed by Great Falls Bicycle Club: 2.5
Redevelopment investment to create Sun River Health & Rehab: $6 million
Montana ranking for Most Friendly State: 1st
New business openings and announcements in quarter’s Top 10: 19

GFDA Quarter Numbers
Successful female entrepreneurs recognized with The Fire Within Awards: 52
Community members recognized with GFDA Ally Awards: 19
Out-of-state lead generation trips: 3
Visits to out-of-state primary sector prospect companies: 2
Primary sector prospects who visited Great Falls: 2
Proposals submitted to primary sector Requests for Information (RFIs): 8
National defense related out-of-state trips: 3
Housing developer prospect site visits to region: 8
GFDA gap and bridge loans closed: $1,485,476
Additional private investment leveraged by these loans: $11,764,351
More gap and bridge loans approved: $2,415,000
Additional private investment to be leveraged: $9,233,484
SBA 504 loans approved: $414,000
Additional private investment to be leveraged: $600,000
Entrepreneurs and small business (SBDC) clients advised: 130
Rural clients advised: 54
Total client advising hours: 334
Capital secured by small business advising clients: $1,433,000
Businesses started by advising clients: 3
Businesses purchased by advising clients: 3
Entrepreneur and small business trainings: 10
Number of training participants: 58
Government contracting (APEX) clients advised: 73
New government contracting clients advised: 14
Government contracting advising sessions: 141
Active government contracting clients at end of quarter: 357
Government contracts won by clients: $12,108,834
Government contracting trainings: 2
Number of training participants: 68
Community participants in first River Activation Task Force meeting: 30
Ideas shared by participants: 60+
New loan capital secured by GFDA in FY2026: $3 million
Great Falls AgriTech Park acreage put under sale agreement: 197 acres
Great Falls AgriTech Park acreage put under option agreement: 68 acres
New GFDA Investors in FY2026: 15
GFDA Investors who increased their investment in FY2026: 14
Central Montana Defense Coalition founding investors in FY2026: 23

Recent Economic Data
Average annual wage increase in Cascade County in four quarters ending 2025Q4: 4.7%
Dollar amount of average annual wage increase in Cascade County: $2,552
Cascade County average annual wage in 2025Q4: $57,197
Wage increase nationwide during same four quarters: 3.6%
Total wage earnings increase in Cascade County for those quarters: $81 million

Interesting Factoids
Number of site selection factors ranked by more than three-quarters of
consultants as very important or important in siting decisions: 29
Critical site selection factor ranked top by 100% of consultants: Availability of Skilled Labor
Missing from survey: Availability of Housing & Childcare
Site selection factors ranked critical by 98% of consultants: Site Readiness and Due Diligence Status
Also by 98% of consultants: Electric Power Availability at Scale
By 96% of consultants: Political and Regulatory Stability & Operating Cost Structure
USDA inspected meat processing facilities operating in Montana: 14
Projected annual solar generation growth rate each year from 2026-2030: 27 GW
Projected annual battery storage growth rate each year 2026-2030: 15 GW
Projected annual natural gas generation growth rate each year 2026-2030: 13 GW
Meetings of Montana Governor’s Energy Task Force: 28

07/20/2026

Friendly reminder to everyone planning to attend this Tuesday’s City Commission meeting regarding the Little Shell Tribe housing development annexation.

I know this is an issue that many people feel strongly about, both for and against. We welcome your input and encourage you to make your voice heard, but please remember our chamber rules of decorum, which I enforce consistently.

Please refrain from booing, clapping, cheering, groaning, or engaging in side conversations during the meeting. Everyone deserves the opportunity to speak without interruption or judgement.

Public comment time limits will also be strictly followed. Please do not ask me for additional time, as I do not extend the allotted speaking time.

Your City Commission values public participation, and we appreciate hearing from our community. If someone before you has already made the point you wanted to make, you’re always welcome to simply say, “I concur with the previous speaker,” and your agreement will be noted.

Thank you in advance for helping us maintain a respectful and productive meeting. I look forward to hearing from everyone on Tuesday.

07/11/2026

Today, I had the distinct honor of delivering the keynote address as we officially welcomed Janicki to Great Falls and celebrated the groundbreaking of their new facility. It was truly a monumental day for our community and a glimpse into an exciting future.

As a special gesture of appreciation, Janicki presented this beautiful buffalo sculpture to me as Mayor, but more importantly, it is a gift to the people of Great Falls. My hope is to have it displayed inside the Civic Center where residents and visitors can enjoy it for years to come.

Thank you, Janicki, for believing in Great Falls and investing in our community. We are incredibly grateful for your partnership, excited about the opportunities ahead, and can’t wait to build the future together. The best is yet to come!

07/09/2026

There is so much exciting progress happening in Great Falls right now, but with growth also comes difficult decisions for your elected officials.

One of those decisions is the Little Shell Tribe’s request for annexation to help provide much-needed housing. I know there are neighbors who have concerns, and I respect their right to share them. Your City Commission is committed to listening carefully to all public comment.

At the same time, we have a legal and ethical responsibility to make decisions based on the law, the facts, and the standards established in our ordinances, not on personal opinions, assumptions, prejudice, or discrimination. Fair housing laws exist to ensure that all applicants are treated equally, and our duty is to apply those laws consistently to every development proposal that comes before us.

I’ve received several phone calls asking me to deny this project. I respect those viewpoints, but so far, I have not been presented with legal or factual reasons that would justify denying the application under the standards we are required to follow. Personal disagreement alone is not a lawful basis for denial.

I encourage everyone who wishes to participate in this process to do so respectfully and to focus on facts, evidence, infrastructure impacts, traffic, public safety, and other relevant planning considerations. Thoughtful public input helps us make better decisions, and every voice deserves to be heard.

Great Falls has always been strongest when we uphold the rule of law, treat people fairly, and work together to address the challenges that come with growth.

07/05/2026

Happy 250th Birthday, America! 🇺🇸

We truly live in the greatest country in the world. While we may not always agree and division can sometimes make the headlines, we are still blessed to call a nation home that is built on freedom, opportunity, and the enduring spirit of its people.

Although I wasn’t able to attend the celebration in Great Falls today, I’ve had a wonderful Fourth of July at the family cabin with Jenny and Hannah. Sometimes the best celebrations are the simple ones, surrounded by family, gratitude, and appreciation for the many blessings we enjoy.

Happy Independence Day, and God bless Great Falls, MT! 🇺🇸