Kalispell's $189M Budget: Infrastructure, Safety & Future Planning

Kalispell's $189M Budget: Infrastructure, Safety & Future Planning

Author: The Daily News Now! May 16, 2026 Duration: 1:24

Kalispells budget for the next two fiscal years, totaling nearly one hundred eighty-nine million dollars, focuses on infrastructure, public safety, and long-term planning. The city plans to build a third fire station, hire new staff, and invest in housing, water and sewer plans, roads, and parks. However, new state property tax laws have officials taking a cautious approach to spending.

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