Politics & Government
The Daily Inter Lake’s Politics & Government section delivers updated local and national political coverage, featuring legislative developments, elections, policy debates, and government actions shaping Montana.
Kalispell City Council moves forward on housing board, development standards along Parkline trail
City councilors narrowly agreed to move forward Monday on two housing-related initiatives championed by Kalispell …
Election ballots must be returned by Tuesday
Voters are running out of time to complete and return the ballots they received in the mail for city elections under way in Kalispell and Whitefish.
How the doughnut rolls: A timeline
Here is a history of developments regarding the planning jurisdication outside Whitefish city limits.
Referendum could repeal 'doughnut' deal
A referendum aimed at repealing a 2010 planning agreement is part of the Whitefish city election that began last week when registered city voters get their ballots in the mail.
C.F. Council candidate wants to do what he can to help
Darin Fisher, a trail builder for the U.S. Forest Service, is one of the five candidates running for three open seats on the Columbia Falls City Council.
Four candidates vie for two seats on Bigfork board
The first contested race in a couple of decades has shaped up for two spots on the Bigfork water and sewer district board.
County sets Election Day schedule
The Flathead County Election Department will count votes in a different location for this year’s city elections because the main Courthouse in Kalispell remains closed for reconstruction.
Karper wants to see the city maintain what it has
One of the longest-serving members on the Columbia Falls City Council, incumbent Doug Karper is one of five people running for three open seats this fall.
C.F. incumbent Plevel hopes to continue serving community
Incumbent wants to keep C.F. costs down
Wise: 'We need to change our attitude'
It was the town's sense of community, not its resort status, that drew Doug Wise to Whitefish.
Vail wants to preserve family-friendly nature of Whitefish
Mary Vail says her focus for improving Whitefish begins with finding ways for families to flourish.
Noell wants to protect Whitefish's quality of life
There's no time like the present to get involved in city government, Life Noell maintains.
Muhlfeld vows to work for 'common benefit' of citizens
Balance figures prominently into John Muhlfeld’s view of city government. It’s something Whitefish needs and he feels equipped to deliver if elected mayor.
Hildner ready to put government knowledge to work
Askew concerned about Whitefish's lack of growth
Whitefish City Council member Turner Askew has spent the past four years cautioning fellow councilors to be mindful of the “unintended consequences” of their d…