Association News

November 16, 2023 in Association News, Employment Opportunities

MACo County Litigation Group is Seeking to Hire a Legal Assistant

The Montana Association of Counties (MACo) County Litigation Group is seeking a Legal Assistant. The primary focus of this position is to provide support services to the attorneys.
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November 14, 2023 in Association News, News

MACo Welcomes Callie Johnson as HCT Account Executive

Account Executive Callie Johnson joined the MACo Health Care Trust team on September 25.
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November 9, 2023 in Association News, News

MACo Welcomes Eric Austad as Technical Support Specialist

Eric Austad joined the MACo Cybersecurity & Technology Division in July as the Technical Support Specialist.
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October 26, 2023 in Association News, County News, State News

MACo Takes Legal Action in Supreme Court Regarding Mill Levies

HELENA, MT – In an effort to protect Montana property taxpayers while also ensuring schools across the state receive adequate funding, the Montana Association of Counties (MACo) is taking legal…
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October 4, 2023 in Association News, County News, State News

MACo Board Responds to Governor’s Missive

HELENA, MT – The Montana Association of Counties (MACo) Board of Directors sent a letter today to Governor Gianforte highlighting several matters of concern in response to his perspective on…
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September 13, 2023 in Association News, County News, State News

Montana Counties Seek Transparency in Property Tax Calculations

HELENA, MT – Montana’s counties are taking a proactive stance on property tax concerns by formally requesting clarity and accountability from the Montana Department of Revenue (DOR). In letters addressed…
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August 24, 2023 in Association News

MACo 2nd VP Candidate: Commissioner Gordon Oelkers, Roosevelt County

Roosevelt County Commissioner, Gordon Oelkers, announces candidacy for MACo 2nd VP.
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August 24, 2023 in Association News

MACo Fiscal Officer Candidate: Commissioner Jason Strouf, Custer County

Custer County Commissioner, Jason Strouf, announces candidacy for MACo Fiscal Officer.
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August 23, 2023 in Association News, County News, State News

MACo Fully Supports County’s Request for Opinion on Statewide Property Tax Levies

HELENA, MT – In response to growing concerns regarding property tax increases resulting from high residential reappraisals, Beaverhead County has officially reached out to Montana Attorney General, Austin Knudsen, seeking…
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July 5, 2023 in Association News, Land Use Training, Legislative Updates

2023 Changes to Exemptions from Subdivision Review

In this video Kelly Lynch from Montana League of Cities and Towns and Tara DePuy and Karen Alley from the Montana Association of Counties review changes to exemptions from subdivision…
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July 5, 2023 in Association News, Land Use Training, Legislative Updates

2023 Changes to Both County & City Zoning

In this video, Kelly Lynch from Montana League of Cities and Towns and Tara DePuy and Karen Alley from Montana Association of Counties review changes to both county and city…
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July 5, 2023 in Association News, Land Use Training, Legislative Updates

2023 Changes to Subdivision Review

In this video, Kelly Lynch from Montana League of Cities and Towns and Tara DePuy and Karen Ally from Montana Association of Counties review changes to subdivision review with which…
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June 13, 2023 in Association News

2023 Directory of County Officials

The 2023 Montana Association of Counties Directory of County Officials is available for purchase! For $25 you'll have all the email addresses and phone numbers for every county elected official…
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June 7, 2023 in Association News, Legislative Updates

MACo Seeks Clarification on Governor’s Veto

HELENA, MT – The Montana Association of Counties (“MACo”) filed suit today to compel Governor Greg Gianforte and Secretary of State Christi Jacobsen to fulfill their constitutional obligations and allow…
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May 30, 2023 in Association News, District Meetings

MACo Districts 1, 2 & 3 Meeting

The 2023 meeting has concluded. Districts 1, 2 & 3 will convene again in June 2024 in Richland County, Montana.
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