Collaboration needed to solve biggest issues

The proverb "actions speak louder than words" comes to mind when considering the unfortunate failure of Flathead County's three municipalities to come together to discuss homelessness and its impact on the valley.

Plans for such a summit arose in October 2023 when Kalispell City Councilor Chad Graham floated the idea of inviting leadership from the neighboring municipalities to a conference aimed at addressing homelessness. 

“We’re a big valley,” Graham said at the Oct. 2, 2023 meeting, “[Services don’t] all have to be in Kalispell.”