Mayor Cory Reeves

Mayor Cory Reeves Views expressed on this page are my own and do not represent the City of GF.

Mayor Reeves served nearly 25 years in Law Enforcement with the Great Falls Police Department and later serving as the Undersheriff with the Cascade County Sheriff’s Office.

Great Falls has several openings on our City boards, and this is a great opportunity to get involved and give back to yo...
10/12/2026

Great Falls has several openings on our City boards, and this is a great opportunity to get involved and give back to your community.

You don’t have to hold an elected office to make a difference. These boards play an important role in helping shape our city and its future.

If you care about Great Falls and want to be part of making our community better, I encourage you to step up and get involved. Serving your community is one of the best ways to make a difference.


https://greatfallsmt.gov/274/Current-Board-and-Commission-Openings

Today, I had the honor of reading the confirmation oath for four of our newest Great Falls Firefighters: Daniel Juneau, ...
10/09/2026

Today, I had the honor of reading the confirmation oath for four of our newest Great Falls Firefighters: Daniel Juneau, Shaney Fox, Ayden Conley, and Matt Patterson.

Congratulations to all four of you on reaching this milestone. Becoming a firefighter takes hard work, commitment, and a willingness to step up when others need help. Our community depends on people who are willing to put others first, and this profession is a perfect example of that kind of service.

Thank you to each of you for choosing to serve Great Falls. I also want to recognize the families, friends, and mentors who have supported you along the way.

Welcome to the team. We’re proud to have you serving our community! 🚒

This morning, I had the opportunity to speak to more than 400 child care providers from Montana, North Dakota and Canada...
10/03/2026

This morning, I had the opportunity to speak to more than 400 child care providers from Montana, North Dakota and Canada.

We talked a lot about leadership and what actually makes someone a leader. It was a great group of people and there was some really good conversation and collaboration throughout the morning.

I really enjoyed spending the morning with this group. The work they do every day for kids and families is incredibly important, and I’m grateful I got to be a small part of their conference.

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One of my students asked me today, “Do you just love being mayor since everyone knows you?”I had to pause for a second a...
10/01/2026

One of my students asked me today, “Do you just love being mayor since everyone knows you?”

I had to pause for a second and be honest with him.

Hell no! Being mayor isn’t always glorious. When everyone knows who you are, you’re also under a microscope. Every decision, every mistake, every opinion and sometimes even things completely outside of your control can become part of the conversation.

It made me think about how young people often see a title as something to be proud of. As we get older, I think we learn that titles really don’t mean much. What matters is who you are when nobody is watching, whether you’re willing to listen, serve, whether you treat people right, and whether you actually deliver results in a leadership role.

My students this semester, a first, have decided to call me “Detective Mayor.” 😂 I have to chuckle every time I hear it. They probably don’t realize how much I enjoy it.

They also probably don’t realize that the higher you climb, the lonelier it can get. Leadership can be a lonely place because there are decisions you have to make that not everyone will understand, and sometimes there isn’t a perfect answer.

Thankfully, I have a wife who lets me vent when I need to. She listens, challenges me when I need challenged, and gives me sound advice when I’m struggling with a decision.

At the end of the day, I don’t need a title to tell me who I am.

I just want to be authentic, serve people well, make good decisions, and hopefully leave this community a little bit better than I found it.

And apparently, I’m also “Detective Mayor.” 😂

This was an incredibly difficult situation in Harlem, and my thoughts and prayers are with the families who lost loved o...
09/25/2026

This was an incredibly difficult situation in Harlem, and my thoughts and prayers are with the families who lost loved ones.

As Mayor of Great Falls, I am especially proud of the men and women of the Great Falls Police Department and Cascade County Sheriff’s Office who answered the call for mutual aid through the Central Montana High Risk Unit.

These officers were called into an extremely dangerous situation involving an armed, barricaded suspect. They spent hours working to communicate with the suspect and resolve the situation peacefully before the incident ultimately escalated into an exchange of gunfire.

Two of our local law enforcement officers were injured, thankfully only sustaining minor injuries, and I am grateful to know that all members of the High Risk Unit made it home safely.

Law enforcement is often asked to walk toward situations that most of us would run away from. They do it knowing there are risks, but they do it because someone has to.

I am proud of our local officers for their courage, professionalism and commitment to helping our neighbors when they are needed most.

Please keep the families of those who lost their lives, the injured officers, and all of the first responders involved in this incident in your prayers.

Thank you to every officer who answered the call. Great Falls and Cascade County is proud of you.

The City Building and Planning Division has some exciting updates for new homes in our community:“Just a quick snap shot...
09/12/2026

The City Building and Planning Division has some exciting updates for new homes in our community:

“Just a quick snap shot of where we are at for new water taps/service line installation. New water taps/service lines installed are the first indication of a new residential home that will be built or placed onsite soon.

-Lariat Development (42nd and 7th N) - 154 new Mobile homes proposed with 81 new taps/lines completed.
-Meadow view (46th and Central) - 163 new Manufactured homes proposed with 83 new taps/lines completed.
-Peace Harbor (South of the Peak) - 67 new stick built homes proposed onsite (traditional style) with 37 taps/lines completed.
-Santivita 28 new residences (100% spoken for/leased) in the final construction phase - should be completed before 12/2026
-Amber has multiple new homes under review too.

That's 229+ new homes coming online as we go into the cooler months of the year. Great Falls typically averages about 50-60 new homes annually. The anticipation is this is just the beginning. Awesome time for GF as we head into 2027.”

It was September 11, 2001.I was working day shift, patrolling the streets of Great Falls. It was a cloudy, rainy day in ...
09/10/2026

It was September 11, 2001.

I was working day shift, patrolling the streets of Great Falls. It was a cloudy, rainy day in GF, and I was on Central Avenue, right in front of East Middle School, when dispatch asked all officers to call the dispatch center.

We were then told that the United States was under attack.

I immediately called my wife and asked her to turn on the news and tell me what was happening. Like everyone else, I don’t think any of us were prepared to hear about the terrorist attacks, the lives lost, and the unimaginable damage that had been done to our homeland.

For days afterward, I remember feeling numb. We were all trying to process the carnage and the realization that something so horrific had happened right here in America.

I can only imagine what President George W. Bush endured during those days. I do remember being proud that we had a strong Commander in Chief and believing that he would help lead our country through one of the darkest moments in our history.

Twenty-five years later, I still remember exactly where I was when I heard the news and the emotions I felt.

I am thankful to be an American. Even when politics divides us, we are still one country, one people, and one nation.

God bless those who lost their lives, their families, the first responders, our military, and this great country we call home.

Never forget. 🇺🇸

I have had the privilege of serving our community as mayor for nearly four years, and I fully intend to run for a third ...
09/09/2026

I have had the privilege of serving our community as mayor for nearly four years, and I fully intend to run for a third term in 2027.

I have been fortunate to serve alongside my fellow commissioners, who share my commitment to moving Great Falls forward through economic growth, housing development, and a stronger future for our community.

That said, I will never be a mayor who caters to certain groups or makes decisions based on what is popular. I’m not interested in being a politician who likes to hear himself speak. If you’ve watched our commission meetings, you know I spend far more time listening than speaking.

My job is not to be the center of attention. My job is to listen, apply the laws, ordinances, and regulations, and make decisions that I believe are in the best interest of our entire community.

I’m not looking to be popular. If that were my goal, I never would have run for mayor in the first place!

With several commission and mayoral seats coming open in 2027, I will support candidates who share similar values and who are committed to moving Great Falls forward. I will support Reeves for Mayor reelection! lol

For those who ask me often, if I’m reelected in 2027, I’ll make a decision later about whether a 2029 run is in order. But 2027 comes first, and we’ll decide from there if it’s time to pass the torch.

I’m proud of the direction our city is going, and I refuse to step back when we have so much momentum. There is still a lot of work to do, and I’m excited about what we can and have accomplished.

2027 comes first. We’ll decide the rest from there. I appreciate your support in 2027!

Happy Labor Day, Great Falls!I hope everyone is enjoying a little time with family and friends today. Whether you’re wor...
09/07/2026

Happy Labor Day, Great Falls!

I hope everyone is enjoying a little time with family and friends today. Whether you’re working, relaxing, grilling, or just trying to stay dry, I hope you get a chance to slow down and enjoy it.

I’m grateful for the people who keep our community moving every day; the folks working in our schools, hospitals, businesses, city services, and so many other places. Your hard work makes a difference, and it doesn’t go unnoticed.

Thank you for all you do for Great Falls. Have a safe and happy Labor Day!

09/02/2026

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