Opinion

Concerns with planned development

Published on Mon, 10/24/2016 - 5:00pm

Editor:

I just learned of a planned development by Northwestern Livingston, LLC for a 5.6-acre tract of land which borders North Ninth Street and the Bitterroot Trial from North Ninth to the Soccer Park. The developer is asking for a change in zoning from medium density to high density. The proposed plan is to build (14) 4-plex units for a total of 56 new rental units on less than 6 acres.

A Jurassic frame of mind

Published on Mon, 10/24/2016 - 3:00pm
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The real threat of I-177 is to public lands and stream access

Published on Fri, 10/21/2016 - 3:39pm

Editor:

Let’s talk about Prop I-177, the proposed ban on public lands trapping.

Dam will wipe out Yellowstone’s ‘Wild and Free’ status forever

Published on Fri, 10/21/2016 - 3:38pm

Editor:

I’m writing on behalf of the Yellowstone River, which we in Montana proudly call, “the longest undammed river in the Lower 48.”

Unfortunately, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is soon to build a river-spanning, above-water concrete dam across the iconic Yellowstone River near Glendive.

Everyone who cares about the Yellowstone needs to know that this dam, which the Corps blandly calls the Intake Diversion Dam, will wipe out the Yellowstone River’s “Wild and Free” status — forever. 

Reddington has experience, training necessary for Clerk and Recorder

Published on Fri, 10/21/2016 - 3:37pm

Editor:

Our elections are the cornerstone of our democracy and as citizens, we rely on them to be run fairly, efficiently and impartially. Montana has some of the strongest and fairest election laws that allow all qualified electors to vote and ensure the integrity of the voting process.

Cooper stands out for her integrity and knowledge about energy issues

Published on Fri, 10/21/2016 - 3:35pm

Editor:

Are you tired of continual utility rate hikes, which jumped 15 percent in three years?

The Public Service Commission, whose job is to regulate the monopolies providing public utilities in Montana, has been heavily influenced by those same companies. In fact, two District 3 candidates have accepted a whopping 21 campaign contributions from the very corporations impacted by PSC decisions.

Common Core is helping deliver a great education for our students

Published on Fri, 10/21/2016 - 3:34pm

Editor:

In response to a letter to the editor by Lou McGuire, of Bigfork, on Oct. 11, I have some facts and information I would like to share. As Superintendent of Park County Schools, I see firsthand the great things being done in our schools. Using Common Core Standards as goals, teachers and local school boards jointly decide the teaching methods they will use to reach these goals.

Bishop is all in for Livingston

Published on Fri, 10/21/2016 - 3:33pm

Editor:

This fall, we have the opportunity to elect an outstanding member of our community to represent us in the state Legislature.

Laurie Bishop has deep roots in Livingston. Her experience raising three children here, working in education, running a small business and actively supporting numerous local organizations gives her tremendous insights into our community values, needs and challenges.

Time to get after the city

Published on Thu, 10/20/2016 - 3:27pm

Editor:

It’s time that the residents of Livingston get after the city of Livingston. Why? Several issues:

• Fourth railroad crossing — not complete after over 10 years of talk.

• Plowing city streets during storms — not getting trucks out early enough to prevent ice packing.

• Compost — times are not listed the same on their website verses the compost site.

• Street cleaning — lack of.

Cooper is a nonpartisan, eminently qualified candidate for PSC

Published on Thu, 10/20/2016 - 3:26pm

Editor:

This letter is in support of Caron Cooper, Independent candidate for the Public Service Commission (PSC). Several other supporters have done an eloquent job of describing Caron’s eminent qualifications for this position, which I won’t repeat in this space. To say that we have never had a candidate so qualified to serve on the PSC would be a gross understatement.