Stop the Expansion of County Government
Dear Editor, Stop the Expansion of County Government I recently read with great interest that John Staley, a candidate for Yellowstone County Commission, supports a five-member board of county commissioners, up from the current three members. How wrongheaded. Back in the 1980s, it was decided by the Board that over a six-year period, which is also […]
THANK YOU to Yellowstone County Works Department
Dear Editor, A huge THANK YOU to Yellowstone County Works Department and Knife River, for repaving and improving Chicago Road. It is
I Want to Give School District 2 Voters Some Things to Consider
Dear Editor, As someone who wonders if the continual rise of MT property taxes will one day make our home unaffordable, I want to give School District 2 voters some things to consider prior to voting on the safety levy. Ballots will be mailed out soon. We will be asked to vote on the safety […]
After Moses Endorsed One of the Candidates, I Knew for Sure I Needed to Vote for That Candidate’s Opponent
Dear Editor, I wish to thank Karen Lazetich Moses for her letter to the editor. I have been mostly unsuccessful in getting info on the two candidates from my district running for School Board. But after Moses endorsed one of the candidates, I knew for sure I needed to vote for that candidate’s opponent, Jennifer […]
I found Chief Staley to be combative
Dear Editor, I currently serve as your Yellowstone County Commissioner, District 2 (East). While every citizen has the right to decide who to vote for, it helps to have good information in order to make informed decisions. I am writing to provide relevant information concerning the upcoming June primary contest between Mike Waters and John […]
Dr. Garcia, SD2 Superintendent, Will Provide Voters With a Presentation
Dear Editor, Dr. Garcia, SD2 Superintendent, will provide voters with a presentation describing the Safety Mill Levy and how funds will be spent on April 23 at 5:30 pm in the Billings Public Library. The program will be broadcast on Community Seven and available on Facebook and YouTube. The needs for providing school safety have […]
Does This Mean us Taxpayers are Supporting Her Campaign?
Dear Editor, I see where Elsie Arntzen is starting to have ads on TV. As she is a paid employee of the state of Montana, does this mean us taxpayers are supporting her campaigning? I, for one, do not want
One Commissioner Caught in This Situation is Kirk Bushman
Dear Editor, When the Public Service Commission was created, generous salaries were set, but without specialized knowledge requirements necessary for the job. I asked about this odd matching and was told it was assumed that by setting the salary high, well qualified individuals would be attracted to the positions. I still can’t follow that thought […]
Jose Bustos Has Written Something I CAN Agree On
Dear Editor, Jose Bustos has written something I can agree on. We are all gifted with talents and abilities by God as we are children of God. It matters, not about our culture, race or nationality, we are all human. We were never intended to be cookie cutter copies of others, we are unique individuals. […]
Punxsutawney Jon on his Definition of “Montana Values”
Dear Editor, Kudos to Annie Halland for calling out Punxsutawney Jon on his definition of “Montana values.” Jon falls in lock-step with his fellow Washington rodent, Woodchuck Schumer when it comes to his voting. We are at a crossroads in America unfortunately. When your representative votes against the values of the citizens he or she […]