Bill Cole (Montana politician)
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Bill Cole | |
|---|---|
| Mayor of Billings | |
| Assumed office January 2018 | |
| Preceded by | Tom Hanel |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Bozeman, Montana, U.S. |
| Alma mater | Dartmouth College (BA) Columbia University (JD) |
Bill Cole is an American politician and attorney, currently serving as the mayor of Billings, Montana.
Early life and education
Cole was born and raised in Bozeman, Montana. He earned a Bachelor's degree in history from Dartmouth College and received his law degree from Columbia Law School. Cole and his wife returned to Billings in 1991, where he practiced law and she is a professor at Montana State University.[1]
Career
Before entering local politics, Cole practiced real estate, land use, and commercial contracts law. He also served as chair of the Billings Chamber of Commerce. Cole was elected on November 7, 2017, succeeding two-term mayor, Tom Hanel, who was term-limited. Cole faced member of the Montana Senate, Jeff Essmann, defeating him by 7,000 votes.[2][3]
References
- ^ "Mayor | City of Billings, MT - Official Website". ci.billings.mt.us. Retrieved 2019-12-06.
- ^ Ferguson, Mike. "Bill Cole, Jeff Essmann advance to general election for mayor". The Billings Gazette. Retrieved 2019-12-06.
- ^ Kreimer, Olga. "New Billings Mayor Says More Can Be Done To Attract Millenials". www.mtpr.org. Retrieved 2019-12-06.