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Thinking outside the box on housing

by SID DAOUD
| October 28, 2025 12:00 AM

Let me begin by saying that I firmly believe we have a missing element in our current housing strategy here in Kalispell. Rental and housing costs are still too steep to enable people to live here easily if they are pursuing work in the service industry, the teaching and medical professions, law enforcement and so on.

It can also be difficult to build back up after a financial hardship. If folks are starting their employment journey after high school or college that is a season where it can be strenuous and stressful, and high housing costs just add to that stress.

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