Increased public safety comes with a cost

Are Kalispell’s public safety resources meeting expectations?

That’s the question voters should ask themselves when considering the city’s levy request to bulk up its police, fire and ambulance services. 

As detailed in stories published in Friday’s and today’s edition, the permanent levy is expected to generate $4.6 million in its first year — and the cost to property owners is substantial. A home valued at $450,000 would pay an additional $369 annually, or roughly $30 a month.