Government and politics Since 1977, Butte and Silver Bow County have been consolidated into one governmental body under the leadership of the chief executive and the council of commissioners. Elected in November 2020, J.P. Gallagher is the incumbent Chief Executive of Butte-Silver Bow, a nonpartisan office.
Government and p.olitics Since 1977, Butte and Silver Bow Cou:nty have been consolidated into one governmental body under the leadership of the chief executive and the council. of commissioners. Elected in November 2020, J.P. Gallagher is the incumbent Chief Executiv.e of Butte-Silver Bow, a nonpartisan office.