NOTICE OF ANNUAL SPECIAL PURPOSE AND SCHOOL DISTRICT ELECTIONS. VOTING SYSTEM EXHIBITION, DIAGRAM OF BALLOT, VOTING INSTRUCTIONS. BALLOT PREPARATION. PUBLIC TESTING. BALLOT COUNTING. and COUNTY CANVASS Notice is hereby given that on May 6th, 2025, an all-mail election will be held in Flathead County for the Special Purpose and School District Elections. 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. May 6th, 2025. You may also drop your ballot off at the following school district locations: Flathead High School: 644 4th Ave W., Kalispell, MT 59901; Glacier High School: 375 Wolfpack Way, Kalispell, MT 59901; Whitefish School District Office: 600 E. 2nd Street, Whitefish, MT 59937; Deer Park School: 2105 Middle Road, Columbia Falls, MT 59912; Cayuse Prairie School: 897 Lake Blaine Rd., Kalispell, MT 59901; and, Smith Valley School District Office: 2901 Hwy 2 W, Kalispell, MT 59901. Electors will consider the following trustee races and propositions at said election: Bigfork Fire District Trustee (2) 3-year terms; Cayuse Prairie School District Trustee (1) 3-year term; Deer Park School District Trustee (1) 3-year term; Smith Valley School District Trustee (2) 3-year terms; West Valley Volunteer Fire District Mill Levy: Shall the qualified voters of the West Valley Volunteer Fire District authorize the Flathead County Commissioners to henceforth permanently authorize an additional 10 mills, sufficient to raise approximately $262,825.57 for the purpose of improving stations, replacing equipment, and hiring staff, with said mills to be levied against all West Valley Volunteer Fire District taxable property? The property tax impact of the levy vote for a home valued at $100,000 would increase by $13.50 per year. For a home valued at $300,000, property taxes would increase by $40.50 per year, and for a home valued at $600,000, property taxes would increase by $81.00 per year. This increase will not affect taxation by other governmental agencies and is only for Fire District purposes. Flathead High School District General Fund Levy: Shall the Flathead High School District be authorized to levy an increase in local taxes to support the general fund in the amount of Two Million Nine Hundred Sixty-Seven Thousand Seven Hundred Fifty-Seven dollars and Sixty-Two cents ($2,967,757.62), which is approximately 12.52 mills, for the purpose of instruction and operation of the high schools? The levy will be an increase to the existing voter-approved levy. Passage of this proposal will result in an annual tax of approximately $16.91 ($1.41 per month) on a home with an assessed property value of $100,000, $33.81 ($2.82 per month) on a home with an assessed property value of $200,000, $50.72 ($4.23 per month) on a home with an assessed property value of $300,000, and $101.43 ($8.45 per month) on a home with an assessed property value of $600,000. The durational limit of the levy is permanent once approved by the voters, assuming the District levies that amount at least once in the next five years. Whitefish High School District Levy: Shall the district be authorized to impose an increase in local taxes to support the general fund in the amount of $100,000 (one hundred thousand dollars), which is approximately 0.63 mills for the purpose of operating the Whitefish High School District for the 2025-26 school year? Passage of this proposal will increase taxes annually on a home with a taxable value of $100,000 by approximately $0.86 per year, on a home with a taxable value of $300,000 by approximately $2.57 per year, and on a home with a taxable value of $600,000 by approximately $5.14 per year. An increase in property taxes may lead to an increase in rental costs. The durational limit of the levy is permanent once approved by the voters, assuming the district levies that amount at least once in the next five years. Deer Park School District Bond Measure: Shall the Board of Trustees of School District No. 2 (Deer Park), Flathead County, Montana (the "District") be authorized to sell and issue general obligation bonds of the District in the aggregate principal amount of up to Four Million and No/100 ($4,000,000.00), bearing interest at rates to be determined at the time of the sale, payable semiannually, during a term of not more than twenty-five (25) years, for the purpose of providing funds to pay the costs of designing, constructing, equipping and furnishing improvements to Deer Park School facilities, including demolishing or relocating the existing Quonset hut and teacherage building and constructing on that site a new building to include classrooms, office space, rest rooms, storage, related improvements and costs; and paying costs associated with the sale and issuance of the bonds? If the bond election passes, based on the taxable value of the District, the property taxes on a home with an assessed market value for tax purposes of $100,000 would increase by $81.12 in the first year, of $200,000 would increase by $162.24 in the first year, and of $300,000 would increase by $243.36 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 April 18th, 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 is mailed to an address other than the address that appears on the registration application. If you miss the regular registration deadline on April 7th, you may still register for the election by appearing in person at the Flathead County Election Office until 12 noon Monday, May 5th, 2025, and from 7:00am until 8:00pm on Election Day. If you do not receive your ballot, and you are an active elector, contact the Flathead County Flathead County Election Office at 406-755-5535. VOTING SYSTEM EXHIBITION A DS950 Digital Central Scan Paper Tabulator and an ExpressVote are on display in the Flathead County Election Office, 290B N Main, Kalispell, MT 59901. 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 406-755-5535. 12 2 3. A sample diagram of the ballot layout and instructions on voting the ballot is provided below. Sample County INSTRUCTIONS TO VOTERS 1. TO VOTE, BLACKEN ( >) THE 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 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 May 2nd, 2025, at 9:00 AM, in the Flathead County Election Office, 290B N Main, Kalispell, MT 59901. Public testing of the tabulator will begin at 12 noon on May 5th, 2025. Ballots will be counted from 1:00pm to 5:00pm on May 5th, 2025. Counting will resume at approximately 3:00pm on Election Day, May 6th, 2025, at the Flathead County Election Office, Sperry Conference Room, Floor 2, 290 N Main, Kalispell, MT 59901. 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 May 15th, 2025, at 9:00am. Dated this 8th day of April, 2025. Paula Buff, Flathead County Elections Manager NOTICE OF ANNUAL SPECIAL PURPOSE AND SCHOOL DISTRICT ELECTIONS . VOTING SYSTEM EXHIBITION , DIAGRAM OF BALLOT , VOTING INSTRUCTIONS . BALLOT PREPARATION . PUBLIC TESTING . BALLOT COUNTING . and COUNTY CANVASS Notice is hereby given that on May 6th , 2025 , an all - mail election will be held in Flathead County for the Special Purpose and School District Elections . 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 . May 6th , 2025 . You may also drop your ballot off at the following school district locations : Flathead High School : 644 4th Ave W. , Kalispell , MT 59901 ; Glacier High School : 375 Wolfpack Way , Kalispell , MT 59901 ; Whitefish School District Office : 600 E. 2nd Street , Whitefish , MT 59937 ; Deer Park School : 2105 Middle Road , Columbia Falls , MT 59912 ; Cayuse Prairie School : 897 Lake Blaine Rd . , Kalispell , MT 59901 ; and , Smith Valley School District Office : 2901 Hwy 2 W , Kalispell , MT 59901 . Electors will consider the following trustee races and propositions at said election : Bigfork Fire District Trustee ( 2 ) 3 - year terms ; Cayuse Prairie School District Trustee ( 1 ) 3 - year term ; Deer Park School District Trustee ( 1 ) 3 - year term ; Smith Valley School District Trustee ( 2 ) 3 - year terms ; West Valley Volunteer Fire District Mill Levy : Shall the qualified voters of the West Valley Volunteer Fire District authorize the Flathead County Commissioners to henceforth permanently authorize an additional 10 mills , sufficient to raise approximately $ 262,825.57 for the purpose of improving stations , replacing equipment , and hiring staff , with said mills to be levied against all West Valley Volunteer Fire District taxable property ? The property tax impact of the levy vote for a home valued at $ 100,000 would increase by $ 13.50 per year . For a home valued at $ 300,000 , property taxes would increase by $ 40.50 per year , and for a home valued at $ 600,000 , property taxes would increase by $ 81.00 per year . This increase will not affect taxation by other governmental agencies and is only for Fire District purposes . Flathead High School District General Fund Levy : Shall the Flathead High School District be authorized to levy an increase in local taxes to support the general fund in the amount of Two Million Nine Hundred Sixty - Seven Thousand Seven Hundred Fifty - Seven dollars and Sixty - Two cents ( $ 2,967,757.62 ) , which is approximately 12.52 mills , for the purpose of instruction and operation of the high schools ? The levy will be an increase to the existing voter - approved levy . Passage of this proposal will result in an annual tax of approximately $ 16.91 ( $ 1.41 per month ) on a home with an assessed property value of $ 100,000 , $ 33.81 ( $ 2.82 per month ) on a home with an assessed property value of $ 200,000 , $ 50.72 ( $ 4.23 per month ) on a home with an assessed property value of $ 300,000 , and $ 101.43 ( $ 8.45 per month ) on a home with an assessed property value of $ 600,000 . The durational limit of the levy is permanent once approved by the voters , assuming the District levies that amount at least once in the next five years . Whitefish High School District Levy : Shall the district be authorized to impose an increase in local taxes to support the general fund in the amount of $ 100,000 ( one hundred thousand dollars ) , which is approximately 0.63 mills for the purpose of operating the Whitefish High School District for the 2025-26 school year ? Passage of this proposal will increase taxes annually on a home with a taxable value of $ 100,000 by approximately $ 0.86 per year , on a home with a taxable value of $ 300,000 by approximately $ 2.57 per year , and on a home with a taxable value of $ 600,000 by approximately $ 5.14 per year . An increase in property taxes may lead to an increase in rental costs . The durational limit of the levy is permanent once approved by the voters , assuming the district levies that amount at least once in the next five years . Deer Park School District Bond Measure : Shall the Board of Trustees of School District No. 2 ( Deer Park ) , Flathead County , Montana ( the " District " ) be authorized to sell and issue general obligation bonds of the District in the aggregate principal amount of up to Four Million and No / 100 ( $ 4,000,000.00 ) , bearing interest at rates to be determined at the time of the sale , payable semiannually , during a term of not more than twenty - five ( 25 ) years , for the purpose of providing funds to pay the costs of designing , constructing , equipping and furnishing improvements to Deer Park School facilities , including demolishing or relocating the existing Quonset hut and teacherage building and constructing on that site a new building to include classrooms , office space , rest rooms , storage , related improvements and costs ; and paying costs associated with the sale and issuance of the bonds ? If the bond election passes , based on the taxable value of the District , the property taxes on a home with an assessed market value for tax purposes of $ 100,000 would increase by $ 81.12 in the first year , of $ 200,000 would increase by $ 162.24 in the first year , and of $ 300,000 would increase by $ 243.36 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 April 18th , 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 is mailed to an address other than the address that appears on the registration application . If you miss the regular registration deadline on April 7th , you may still register for the election by appearing in person at the Flathead County Election Office until 12 noon Monday , May 5th , 2025 , and from 7:00 am until 8:00 pm on Election Day . If you do not receive your ballot , and you are an active elector , contact the Flathead County Flathead County Election Office at 406-755-5535 . VOTING SYSTEM EXHIBITION A DS950 Digital Central Scan Paper Tabulator and an ExpressVote are on display in the Flathead County Election Office , 290B N Main , Kalispell , MT 59901 . 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 406-755-5535 . 12 2 3 . A sample diagram of the ballot layout and instructions on voting the ballot is provided below . Sample County INSTRUCTIONS TO VOTERS 1. TO VOTE , BLACKEN ( > ) THE 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 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 May 2nd , 2025 , at 9:00 AM , in the Flathead County Election Office , 290B N Main , Kalispell , MT 59901. Public testing of the tabulator will begin at 12 noon on May 5th , 2025. Ballots will be counted from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm on May 5th , 2025. Counting will resume at approximately 3:00 pm on Election Day , May 6th , 2025 , at the Flathead County Election Office , Sperry Conference Room , Floor 2 , 290 N Main , Kalispell , MT 59901. 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 May 15th , 2025 , at 9:00 am . Dated this 8th day of April , 2025 . Paula Buff , Flathead County Elections Manager