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.
Sam Forstag declares victory in Dem primary for US House
Missoula smokejumper Sam Forstag declared victory Wednesday morning in a four-way contested primary among Democrat…
House District 11
Pat Estenson, a nursing home administrator, is challenging state Rep. Janna Taylor, a rancher and investor, to represent House District 11, an area including Marion, Kila and Lakeside that stretches south as far as…
Askew wants chance to build consensus, plan for future
Local government is about "the big picture," Whitefish City Council candidate Turner Askew says, not about micromanaging the little things.
Palmer ready to take mayoral reins as a "negotiator by nature"
If the Whitefish City Council were a basketball team, Nick Palmer would be the point guard.
Coughlin touts experience in both mayor, council roles
The philosophy that guides Whitefish Mayor Cris Coughlin's votes on the City Council is this: "Make sure we make decisions today that are for the benefit of Whitefish in the long run and not for the short-term gain…
Friel touts "youth and enthusiasm" in his council bid
For Ryan Friel, being a City Council member isn't about the amount of experience or previous community involvement.
Whitefish council election
The city of Whitefish is conducting a mail-in election for council and mayor races.
Ex-mayor says institutional memory, experience are assets
Mike Jenson has long been an advocate of citizen involvement in city government - that's why he's returning to local politics with a bid for mayor.
Engineer says "professional distance" can be asset on council
For Mark McGlenn, the critical and complex issues facing the community of Whitefish boil down to an all-encompassing theme - growth.
Murdock prepared to balance growth, small-town character
For John Murdock, serving the community through local government should be about bringing balance to issues facing the public. He believes he can bring that balance to the Whitefish City Council.
Taylor aims to bring budget sense to city government
After 17 years of living and working in Whitefish, Kent Taylor is ready to make some time in his busy schedule to be more involved in the community.
McGrew committed to retaining Whitefish character
Martin McGrew sees himself as a moderate, and that's a good thing, he says, because moderates have the ability to see both sides of an issue.
Muhlfeld brings water expertise to council
John Muhlfeld is the Whitefish City Council's go-to guy when it comes to water issues.
Whitefish council election
The city of Whitefish is conducting a mail-in election for council and mayor races.
Friel touts "youth and enthusiasm" in his council bid
For Ryan Friel, being a City Council member isn't about the amount of experience or previous community involvement.
Askew wants chance to build consensus, plan for future
Local government is about "the big picture," Whitefish City Council candidate Turner Askew says, not about micromanaging the little things.