City and County Government
So tonight is the public hearing on the proposal to make refusing a breath or blood test a misdemeanor crime in Missoula.
No one seems to dispute the hard drinking culture around here and the easy time folks have deciding to drive after a couple brews. But one overarching question seems to be [...]
Think Globally, Act Locally. That’s what the bumper sticker says.
Legislate locally, too. If there’s going to be health care reform, it’s going to be up to the states first, according to author T.R. Reid in this story. He didn’t mention local legislators, but those folks are doing their share of heavy lifting around here.
In Missoula, [...]
The apology for poor judgment from Councilwoman Pam Walzer came in the form of a prepared statement, but it came without equivocation.
“I made a human error in judgment. I was wrong and fully accept the responsibilities and consequences. This is my first DUI.”
Sound familiar? It might not, as politicians go lately. A high profile [...]
Reporter Tristan Scott filed this update on Councilwoman Pam Walzer getting charged with a misdemeanor DUI. She pleaded innocent and has said she will comment during Monday’s council meeting.
Having taken a breath test and apparently a blood test as well — results aren’t yet public — it seems she can vote without hypocrisy in favor [...]
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