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 …
Rold aims to restore fiscal soundness to city
City government could do with a healthy dose of the basics, Marc Rold says - sound stewardship, principled leadership, global as well as local perspective.
Fisher: 'The policy should be: Don't spend it all in one place'
Tammi Fisher knows the meaning of hard work.
Atkinson wants to help businesses stay here
Jim Atkinson admits he has had a change of thought on how best to boost economic development in Kalispell.
Zauner says city needs long-term vision
Finding the most effective path to lead a city out of challenging financial times often means somebody new is watching for landmarks, Jeff Zauner believes.
Whitefish City Council candidates mull top issues
Whitefish City Council candidates talked about green construction, conservation and the "doughnut" dilemma, among other issues, as they tried to separate themselves from the pack at a Whitefish Chamber of Commerce …
Olson wants to push for efficiency, common sense
Experience speaks volumes in the public-service arena.
Sweeney vows to keep Whitefish a special place
As the only incumbent in this year's slate of Whitefish City Council candidates, Frank Sweeney said he knows well the issues facing the city of Whitefish and evaluates situations based on merit and fact.
Mitchell cites business savvy, family focus as strengths
Phil Mitchell has a simple philosophy that's driving his bid for a seat on the Whitefish City Council: Listen to the people and respect their needs and opinions.
Kahle: Developer work gives him unique skills for council
Bill Kahle's introduction to local politics was serving on the Whitefish growth policy steering committee, a task that allowed him to not only get his feet wet in local government but also see how the council works.
Protecting 'paradise' among Hyatt's top concerns
Bringing the community together on important issues is among Chris Hyatt's top priorities as he vies for a seat on the Whitefish City Council.
House District 6
By LYNNETTE HINTZE/Daily Inter Lake
House District 10
By KRISTI ALBERTSON/Daily Inter Lake
House District 11
By CANDACE CHASE/Daily Inter Lake
Senate District 2
By JIM MANN/Daily Inter Lake
911 Dispatch center bond issue
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