Bill Cole was born and raised in Montana and has called Billings home since the 1990s.  He is the owner of Cole Law Firm, PLLC and his law practice focuses primarily in the areas of land use and real estate.  He has been a very active community volunteer over the last 28 years, playing a prominent role in numerous community organizations including the Billings Chamber of Commerce, the Alberta Bair Theater, the Yellowstone Art Museum, and the Billings YMCA.  Bill has also professionally served the City of Billings in various capacities over the years, helping with development and planning guidance as Billings has grown and evolved. 

 

bill's vision

As Mayor, Bill truly wants to start the conversation about the future of Billings.  Billings is a vibrant, fun, and active community that exemplifies a high quality of life.  Billings is a safe place to live, work, and play and the direction we are going is very encouraging.  That being said, we can be better as a community - more efficient, more supportive, more responsive, more pro-active, more cost-effective.  The future of Billings is bright but it takes the right leadership group to make an impactful and purposeful breakthrough for our longevity as the hub of Montana.   Bill Cole is the right candidate with a vision of what the community wants and he has the energy, aptitude, and moxie to make it happen. 

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bill BELIEVES IN

  • The Future of Billings
  • Consensus, Not Conflict
  • Common Sense
  • Fiscal Responsibility

BILL'S PRIORITIES

  • Public Health and Safety
  • Parks, Trails and Infrastructure
  • A Vibrant Downtown

Bill is extremely intelligent, approachable, well-spoken, fun, forward-thinking, and results-driven. He is such a great community leader that is always willing to roll up his sleeves and get involved and such a great advocate for Billings and the city’s success.
— Patrick Parker, Beartooth Design Co.

highlights of billings

  • Outside Magazine's Best Town 2016
  • Ranked #8 - Most Secure Places to Live in the U.S. (Farmers Insurance Study)
  • Ranked #4 - Most Satisfied Communities (Gallup Poll of Wellness 2014)
  • Best Small City to Launch a Business (Fortune Magazine 2009)
  • Named to the Top 100 Best Places to Live index three times (Livability 2015-2017)
  • Top 10 Best Beer Cities (Livability 2014)
  • Top 25 Best Places to Retire (Forbes 2013)
  • Ranked #5 - Best Mid-sized Cities to Visit in the Mountain West (RewardExpert 2017)