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Author Archives: Katie Fairbanks

Katie Fairbanks is a freelance journalist based in Missoula. Katie grew up in Livingston and graduated from the University of Montana School of Journalism. After working as a newspaper reporter in North Dakota, Katie worked as a producer for NBC Montana's KECI station, followed by five years as a health and local government reporter in Longview, Wash.

Posted inLocal Government

Missoula pulls fire levy from fall ballot over property tax uncertainty

by Katie Fairbanks 09.19.202309.20.2023

Citing uncertainty and apprehension around upcoming property tax bills from the state, the Missoula City Council voted to remove the fire and emergency services levy from the November ballot.

Posted inPublic Safety

Missoulians to vote on mill levy for fire department, crisis response team

by Katie Fairbanks 09.13.202309.18.2023

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