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Re-elect Roy Neese

Dear Editor,

Reelect Roy Neese to Billings City Council Ward 2.

I have known Roy for many years and have been impressed with his commitment to the City of Billings. He has served as Chairman of the Heights Task Force for two terms and brought many issues from the Heights to council members. Roy has helped shape the future of Billings, supporting the completion of the inner belt loop to Zimmerman Trail as well as the first phase of construction for the outer belt loop.

As a former legislator, I heard from read more

City’s attorneys say franchise fee suit could benefit judges

EARLY RELEASE OF STORY-Originally published in the 6/8/18 print edition of Yellowstone County news. BILLINGS — Attorneys for the City of Billings have responded to a class action suit over utility franchise fees by saying district judges may not be … read more

Billings group files class action lawsuit against City of Billings

BILLINGS — Six Billings residents have filed a class action lawsuit against the City of Billings, claiming officials are illegally collecting franchise fees on city utility bills. At issue is a practice used by City of Billings officials since 1993 … read more

Billings Mayor breaks tie vote, City Council supports One Big Sky study

Originally published in the 4/13/18 print edition of the Yellowstone County news. BILLINGS — A supportive vote from Billings Mayor Bill Cole was necessary to break a council deadlock about whether the City of Billings would contribute a total of $500,000 … read more

City of Billings extends legal ad contract with Yellowstone County News

BILLINGS — The City of Billings will continue to publish its official legal advertising in the Yellowstone County News for at least the next year. City officials extended the one-year contract that began last year, with the new agreement extending … read more

City awards legal ad contract to Yellowstone County News

Billings- The City of Billings awarded Yellowstone County News in Monday night’s City Council meeting the legal advertising contract for the next contract period. In an extensive consent agenda and debate, discussion revolved around long standing tradition of where Billings’ … read more

Mustangs support John Barta in contract negotiations with City of Billings

Originally published in print edition of Yellowstone County News.  BILLINGS — After over a year of negotiating, the city of Billings and the Billings Mustangs have approved a lease for Dehler Park. The lease extends until 2026. The City Council … read more

Tax abatement program helps jump-start business projects

Originally published in the print edition of Yellowstone County News. BILLINGS — It’s not without its critics. The tax abatement program that Yellowstone County and the City of Billings use to incentivize business growth, expansion and recruitment is often viewed … read more