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Bond backers say now is the time to protect open spaces (Helena Independent Record)
Lewis and Clark County voters are being asked to make a $10 million investment in their surroundings this fall, and while tough economic times have impacted residents' wallets and Wall Street, supporters of the open-space bond say it's a worthwhile measure that would cost the average taxpayer as little as a cup of coffee each month. County commissioners protect ag opportunity with conservation language (The Prairie Star)
KALISPELL, Mont. - Flathead County, Mont., residents have the opportunity this fall to voice their opinions on conserving open spaces in the area when the county's conservation easement proposal is put to ballot. The easement, according to officials, would cost approximately $20 in taxes for a $215,000 property and conserve open spaces and agricultural land within Flathead County. Senate candidate wants smaller government (Whitefish Pilot)
One more Flathead farmer has thrown his hat in the ring for the state legislature. Republican candidate Bruce Tutvedt will face Democrat Mark Holston in the Senate District 3 election in November. Both ran unopposed in the June primary and received 2,898 and 2,131 votes respectively. FlatIron neighbors discuss opposition to project (Ravalli Republic)
About 35 people who live next to or near to the planned 622-unit FlatIron development southeast of Hamilton met last week to compare notes on their views of the project and discuss ways to oppose it.
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