NOTICE OF 2025 MUNICIPAL GENERAL NONPARTISAN AND SPECIAL BOND ELECTION. VOTING SYSTEM EXHIBITION, DIAGRAM OF BALLOT, VOTING INSTRUCTIONS, BALLOT PREPARATION, PUBLIC TESTING. BALLOT COUNTING. and COUNTY CANVASS Notice is hereby given that on November 4th, 2025, an all-mail election will be held in Flathead County for the Municipal General Nonpartisan and Special Bond Election. Ballots must be returned to the Flathead County Election Office, 290B N Main, Kalispell, MT 59901, either in person or by mail. Ballots must be received by 8:00pm on Election Day. The Flathead County Election Office is open from 8:00am to 5:00pm Monday - Friday, and from 7:00am to 8:00pm, on Election Day, November 4th, 2025. Electors will consider the following municipal races and propositions at said election: The City of Kalispell: (1) 4-year term for Mayor; (1) 4-year term for Municipal Judge: (1) 4-year term for City Council Ward 1; (1) 4-year term for City Council Ward 2; (1) 4-year term for City Council Ward 3; and (1) 4-year term for City Council Ward 4. The City of Columbia Falls: (1) 4-year term for Mayor; and (3) 4-year terms for City Council. The City of Whitefish: (3) 4-year terms for City Council. Flathead County General Obligation Bond: Shall the Board of County Commissioners of Flathead County, Montana (the "County"), be authorized to sell and issue general obligation bonds of the County for the purpose of providing funds to pay costs of designing, constructing, equipping, and furnishing a new Flathead County Public Safety Facility to house the County jail and Sheriff's Department to be located at 225 Snowline Lane, Kalispell, Montana, or other acceptable site in the County, and to pay costs associated with the sale and issuance of the bonds, such bonds to be sold and issued in one or more series in the aggregate principal amount of up to One Hundred Five Million and No/100 Dollars ($105,000,000.00), to bear interest at rates to be determined at the time of the sale, and to be payable semiannually, during a term as to each series of bonds of not more than twenty (20) years? If the above proposition passes and the bonds are issued in one series in the total principal amount of $105,000,000 for a 20-year term, based on the estimated taxable value of the County, the County estimates the property taxes on a home with an assessed market value for tax purposes of $100,000 would increase by approximately $11.13 in the first year, of $300,000 would increase by approximately $33.38 in the first year, and of $600,000 would increase by approximately $76.72 in the first year. An increase in property taxes may lead to an increase in rental costs. Columbia Falls High School District #6 Bond: Shall the Board of Trustees of High School District No. 6 (Columbia Falls), Flathead County, Montana (the "District") be authorized to sell and issue general obligation bonds of the District in one or more series in the total principal amount of up to Eighty-Four Million Eight Hundred Thousand and No/100 Dollars ($84,800,000.00), bearing interest at rates to be determined at the time of sale, payable semiannually, during a term as to each series of bonds of not more than twenty-five (25) years, for the purpose of paying the costs of creating contemporary learning environments, enhancing safety and security, and upgrading critical infrastructure by designing, constructing, equipping, and furnishing improvements to the Columbia Falls High School building and campus, to include building new and upgrading existing learning spaces to increase student capacity and facilitate the delivery of modern education through flexible, career-focused classrooms, technology, and collaborative areas for student interaction; improving or adding safety and security features, such as installing secure entryways, updating communication systems, aggregating educational and related spaces and amenities under one roof, and making other building safety enhancements; upgrading aging infrastructure, to include exterior walls, heating, ventilation, and electrical and plumbing systems; and redirecting and making traffic flow more orderly by constructing new access features and associated parking and drop-off improvements; if proceeds of bonds are available after paying costs of the foregoing undertakings, reconfiguring sports fields and adding amenities to make field areas and amenities more functional; related improvements and costs; and paying costs associated with the sale and issuance of the bonds? If this bond election passes, based on the taxable value of the school district, it is estimated that the property taxes on a home with an assessed market value for tax purposes of $100,000 are estimated to increase by $72.26 in the first year, of $300,000 are estimated to increase by $216.79 in the first year, and of $600,000 are estimated to increase by $498.23 in the first year. An increase in property taxes may lead to an increase in rental costs. Ballots will be automatically mailed to all qualified electors on October 17th, 2025. A qualified registered elector who will be absent from the district during the time the election is being conducted may: a) vote in person at the Flathead County Election Office as soon as the ballots are available; b) make a written request, signed by the applicant and addressed to the Flathead County Election Office, that the ballot be mailed to an address other than the address that appears on the registration application. If you miss the regular registration deadline on October 6th, 2025, you may still register for the election by appearing in person at the Flathead County Election Office until 12 noon Monday, November 3rd, 2025, and from 7:00am until 8:00pm on Election Day, November 4th, 2025. If you do not receive your ballot, and you are an active elector, contact the Flathead County Election Office at 406-758-5535. To check your voter registration status, please go to the My Voter Page on the Montana Secretary of State website: https://prodvoterportal.mt.gov/Where To Vote.aspx. VOTING SYSTEM EXHIBITION DS950, DS850 Digital Central Scan Paper Tabulator, and an ExpressVote are on display in the Flathead County Election Office, 290B N Main, Kalispell, MT 59901. 1: 3. The ES&S ExpressVote is a ballot-marking device that is available at the Flathead County Election Office to assist voters with disabilities in marking their ballot privately and independently. Other arrangements for reasonable accommodation can be made by contacting the Flathead County Election Office at 406-758-5535. A sample diagram of the ballot layout and instructions on voting the ballot is provided below. Sample County INSTRUCTIONS TO VOTERS THE 1. TO VOTE, BLACKEN ( OVAL COMPLETELY. An oval blackened completely to the left of the candidate or ballot issue choice indicates a vote for that candidate or a vote on the ballot issue. 2. To write in a name, blacken the oval to the left of the line provided, and write in the name (or affix a pre- printed label) in the blank space(s) for the write-in candidate(s) for whom you wish to vote. 3. DO NOT CROSS OUT. If you make a mistake or change your mind, exchange your ballot for a new one. VOTE IN ALL COLUMNS [VOTE BOTH SIDES] State of Montana FEDERAL AND STATE (Continued) FOR UNITED STATES REPRESENTATIVE (VOTE FOR ONE) 000 0000 00 GEORGE WASHINGTON JOHN ADAMS FOR COUNTY COMMISSIONER (VOTE FOR TWO) ANDREW JACKSON MARTIN VAN BUREN WILLIAM H. HARRISON JOHN TYLER 000 Election Date NONPARTISAN - STATE (Continued) FOR DISTRICT COURT JUDGE DISTRICT 1, DEPT. 4 (VOTE FOR ONE) JAMES BUCHANAN ABRAHAM LINCOLN PREPARATION, RECONCILIATION, PUBLIC TESTING, COUNTING OF BALLOTS. AND CANVASS OF ELECTION Early preparation and reconciliation of ballots will begin on Thursday, October 30th, 2025, at 8:00am, in the Flathead County Election Office, Kintla Conference Room, 290B N Main, Kalispell, MT 59901. Public testing of the tabulator will begin at 8:30am Monday, November 3rd, 2025, at the Flathead County Election Office, Sperry Conference Room, Floor 2, 290B N Main, Kalispell, MT 59901. The counting of ballots will immediately commence following the public test, at approximately 9:00am until 5:00pm on November 3rd, 2025. Counting will resume on or before 3:00pm on Election Day, November 4th, 2025. No results will be released until after 8:00pm on Election Day. Observers must check in with the Flathead County Election Office to be escorted to the counting location. The public is welcome to observe. Montana law requires that any person participating or observing the procedures of the count is required to take an oath that they will not discuss the results of the early counting of votes at any time prior to the closing of the polls on Election Day. A person who knowingly violates this law shall be imprisoned for a term not to exceed two years and/or be fined an amount not less than $100,000 and not more than $500,000. The County Canvass will be held in the Commissioners' Chambers, located at 800 S. Main, Kalispell, MT, 59901, on November 18th, 2025, at 9:00am. Dated this 2nd day of October 2025. Paula Buff, Flathead County Elections Manager October 10th, 17th, and 24th, 2025 MNAXLP NOTICE OF 2025 MUNICIPAL GENERAL NONPARTISAN AND SPECIAL BOND ELECTION . VOTING SYSTEM EXHIBITION , DIAGRAM OF BALLOT , VOTING INSTRUCTIONS , BALLOT PREPARATION , PUBLIC TESTING . BALLOT COUNTING . and COUNTY CANVASS Notice is hereby given that on November 4th , 2025 , an all - mail election will be held in Flathead County for the Municipal General Nonpartisan and Special Bond Election . Ballots must be returned to the Flathead County Election Office , 290B N Main , Kalispell , MT 59901 , either in person or by mail . Ballots must be received by 8:00 pm on Election Day . The Flathead County Election Office is open from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday - Friday , and from 7:00 am to 8:00 pm , on Election Day , November 4th , 2025 . Electors will consider the following municipal races and propositions at said election : The City of Kalispell : ( 1 ) 4 - year term for Mayor ; ( 1 ) 4 - year term for Municipal Judge : ( 1 ) 4 - year term for City Council Ward 1 ; ( 1 ) 4 - year term for City Council Ward 2 ; ( 1 ) 4 - year term for City Council Ward 3 ; and ( 1 ) 4 - year term for City Council Ward 4. The City of Columbia Falls : ( 1 ) 4 - year term for Mayor ; and ( 3 ) 4 - year terms for City Council . The City of Whitefish : ( 3 ) 4 - year terms for City Council . Flathead County General Obligation Bond : Shall the Board of County Commissioners of Flathead County , Montana ( the " County " ) , be authorized to sell and issue general obligation bonds of the County for the purpose of providing funds to pay costs of designing , constructing , equipping , and furnishing a new Flathead County Public Safety Facility to house the County jail and Sheriff's Department to be located at 225 Snowline Lane , Kalispell , Montana , or other acceptable site in the County , and to pay costs associated with the sale and issuance of the bonds , such bonds to be sold and issued in one or more series in the aggregate principal amount of up to One Hundred Five Million and No / 100 Dollars ( $ 105,000,000.00 ) , to bear interest at rates to be determined at the time of the sale , and to be payable semiannually , during a term as to each series of bonds of not more than twenty ( 20 ) years ? If the above proposition passes and the bonds are issued in one series in the total principal amount of $ 105,000,000 for a 20 - year term , based on the estimated taxable value of the County , the County estimates the property taxes on a home with an assessed market value for tax purposes of $ 100,000 would increase by approximately $ 11.13 in the first year , of $ 300,000 would increase by approximately $ 33.38 in the first year , and of $ 600,000 would increase by approximately $ 76.72 in the first year . An increase in property taxes may lead to an increase in rental costs . Columbia Falls High School District # 6 Bond : Shall the Board of Trustees of High School District No. 6 ( Columbia Falls ) , Flathead County , Montana ( the " District " ) be authorized to sell and issue general obligation bonds of the District in one or more series in the total principal amount of up to Eighty - Four Million Eight Hundred Thousand and No / 100 Dollars ( $ 84,800,000.00 ) , bearing interest at rates to be determined at the time of sale , payable semiannually , during a term as to each series of bonds of not more than twenty - five ( 25 ) years , for the purpose of paying the costs of creating contemporary learning environments , enhancing safety and security , and upgrading critical infrastructure by designing , constructing , equipping , and furnishing improvements to the Columbia Falls High School building and campus , to include building new and upgrading existing learning spaces to increase student capacity and facilitate the delivery of modern education through flexible , career - focused classrooms , technology , and collaborative areas for student interaction ; improving or adding safety and security features , such as installing secure entryways , updating communication systems , aggregating educational and related spaces and amenities under one roof , and making other building safety enhancements ; upgrading aging infrastructure , to include exterior walls , heating , ventilation , and electrical and plumbing systems ; and redirecting and making traffic flow more orderly by constructing new access features and associated parking and drop - off improvements ; if proceeds of bonds are available after paying costs of the foregoing undertakings , reconfiguring sports fields and adding amenities to make field areas and amenities more functional ; related improvements and costs ; and paying costs associated with the sale and issuance of the bonds ? If this bond election passes , based on the taxable value of the school district , it is estimated that the property taxes on a home with an assessed market value for tax purposes of $ 100,000 are estimated to increase by $ 72.26 in the first year , of $ 300,000 are estimated to increase by $ 216.79 in the first year , and of $ 600,000 are estimated to increase by $ 498.23 in the first year . An increase in property taxes may lead to an increase in rental costs . Ballots will be automatically mailed to all qualified electors on October 17th , 2025. A qualified registered elector who will be absent from the district during the time the election is being conducted may : a ) vote in person at the Flathead County Election Office as soon as the ballots are available ; b ) make a written request , signed by the applicant and addressed to the Flathead County Election Office , that the ballot be mailed to an address other than the address that appears on the registration application . If you miss the regular registration deadline on October 6th , 2025 , you may still register for the election by appearing in person at the Flathead County Election Office until 12 noon Monday , November 3rd , 2025 , and from 7:00 am until 8:00 pm on Election Day , November 4th , 2025. If you do not receive your ballot , and you are an active elector , contact the Flathead County Election Office at 406-758-5535 . To check your voter registration status , please go to the My Voter Page on the Montana Secretary of State website : https://prodvoterportal.mt.gov/Where To Vote.aspx . VOTING SYSTEM EXHIBITION DS950 , DS850 Digital Central Scan Paper Tabulator , and an ExpressVote are on display in the Flathead County Election Office , 290B N Main , Kalispell , MT 59901 . 1 : 3 . The ES & S ExpressVote is a ballot - marking device that is available at the Flathead County Election Office to assist voters with disabilities in marking their ballot privately and independently . Other arrangements for reasonable accommodation can be made by contacting the Flathead County Election Office at 406-758-5535 . A sample diagram of the ballot layout and instructions on voting the ballot is provided below . Sample County INSTRUCTIONS TO VOTERS THE 1. TO VOTE , BLACKEN ( OVAL COMPLETELY . An oval blackened completely to the left of the candidate or ballot issue choice indicates a vote for that candidate or a vote on the ballot issue . 2. To write in a name , blacken the oval to the left of the line provided , and write in the name ( or affix a pre- printed label ) in the blank space ( s ) for the write - in candidate ( s ) for whom you wish to vote . 3. DO NOT CROSS OUT . If you make a mistake or change your mind , exchange your ballot for a new one . VOTE IN ALL COLUMNS [ VOTE BOTH SIDES ] State of Montana FEDERAL AND STATE ( Continued ) FOR UNITED STATES REPRESENTATIVE ( VOTE FOR ONE ) 000 0000 00 GEORGE WASHINGTON JOHN ADAMS FOR COUNTY COMMISSIONER ( VOTE FOR TWO ) ANDREW JACKSON MARTIN VAN BUREN WILLIAM H. HARRISON JOHN TYLER 000 Election Date NONPARTISAN - STATE ( Continued ) FOR DISTRICT COURT JUDGE DISTRICT 1 , DEPT . 4 ( VOTE FOR ONE ) JAMES BUCHANAN ABRAHAM LINCOLN PREPARATION , RECONCILIATION , PUBLIC TESTING , COUNTING OF BALLOTS . AND CANVASS OF ELECTION Early preparation and reconciliation of ballots will begin on Thursday , October 30th , 2025 , at 8:00 am , in the Flathead County Election Office , Kintla Conference Room , 290B N Main , Kalispell , MT 59901. Public testing of the tabulator will begin at 8:30 am Monday , November 3rd , 2025 , at the Flathead County Election Office , Sperry Conference Room , Floor 2 , 290B N Main , Kalispell , MT 59901. The counting of ballots will immediately commence following the public test , at approximately 9:00 am until 5:00 pm on November 3rd , 2025. Counting will resume on or before 3:00 pm on Election Day , November 4th , 2025. No results will be released until after 8:00 pm on Election Day . Observers must check in with the Flathead County Election Office to be escorted to the counting location . The public is welcome to observe . Montana law requires that any person participating or observing the procedures of the count is required to take an oath that they will not discuss the results of the early counting of votes at any time prior to the closing of the polls on Election Day . A person who knowingly violates this law shall be imprisoned for a term not to exceed two years and / or be fined an amount not less than $ 100,000 and not more than $ 500,000 . The County Canvass will be held in the Commissioners ' Chambers , located at 800 S. Main , Kalispell , MT , 59901 , on November 18th , 2025 , at 9:00 am . Dated this 2nd day of October 2025 . Paula Buff , Flathead County Elections Manager October 10th , 17th , and 24th , 2025 MNAXLP