County News
Sanders County is Seeking to Hire a 911 Dispatcher
Sanders County is seeking to hire a 911 Dispatcher. The 911 Telecommunicator/Dispatcher is responsible for efficient 911 dispatcher operations for the Sheriff, law enforcement office, and county emergency services. Operates…
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Sanders County is Seeking to Hire a Deputy Sheriff
Sanders County is seeking to hire a Deputy Sheriff. The Deputy Sheriff is responsible for performing law enforcement and crime prevention work, including patrolling assigned areas, preserving the peace, serving…
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Sanders County is Seeking to Hire a Land Services Director
Sanders County is seeking to hire a Land Services Director. This position is responsible for the Department of Land Services operations, including the establishing of department priorities and completing work…
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Sanders County is Seeking to Hire a Public Health Director
Sanders County is seeking to hire a Public Health Director.
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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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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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Fallon County is Seeking to Hire a DES & 911 Coordinator
Fallon County is seeking to hire a DES & 911 Coordinator. This position is responsible for disaster planning and mitigation for Fallon County.
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Lewis & Clark County is Seeking a Legal Secretary
Lewis & Clark County is seeking to hire a Legal Secretary II. This position is responsible for providing legal secretarial and clerical support services to attorneys and other legal staff…
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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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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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LATCF Second Tranche Payments Now Available
The second tranche payment from the Local Assistance and Tribal Consistency Fund (LATCF) is now available for eligible revenue sharing counties. U.S. Treasury made first tranche payments available starting on…
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Montana Property Taxes Explained
MACo encourages members to understand the facts about local government property tax.
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Guidance for the Local Assistance & Tribal Consistency Fund
Read the guidance from the US Treasury on the Local Assistance and Tribal Consistency Fund (LATCF). Treasury has defined this funding as a general revenue program that provides additional assistance…
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