Bozeman city manager resigns at city commission's request

BOZEMAN (AP) — Bozeman’s city manager Chris Kukulski has resigned at the City Commission’s unanimous request.

Kukulski left his position on Tuesday after the commission voted to ask for him to step down. Deputy City Manager Chuck Winn will assume Kukulski’s duties while the city negotiates a contract for an interim city manager.

Kukulski, who has been city manager since 2004, will be on paid voluntary leave until his last day, March 27.

The announcement of Kukulski’s departure followed a closed-door session at Monday night’s commission meeting.

Mayor Carson Taylor said Tuesday that Kukulski’s departure was a mutual agreement.

Kukulski was city manager in Kalispell for many years prior to accepting his appointment in Bozeman.