Volunteers sought for new planning board

The city of Whitefish is seeking people interested in serving on the newly established Whitefish Planning Board.

A board of city residents is being formed because of a recent Montana Supreme Court ruling that gave planning control for the area outside of Whitefish to Flathead County. The joint city-county board was disbanded following the court decision.

Applicants must reside within the city limits of Whitefish. Five members will be appointed for one- and two-year terms, expiring on Dec. 31, 2015, or Dec. 31, 2016.

Interviews with the mayor and City Council will be scheduled for Oct. 6.

To apply, submit your letters of interest to the City Clerk’s office by Friday, Sept. 26, by mail to P.O. Box 158, Whitefish, MT  59937, or drop off at the office at 418 E. Second St., Whitefish, or email nlorang@cityofwhitefish.org.