Cascade County fills vacancies in fire service areas and makes key appointments

The Cascade County Commission convened on May 27, 2025, to address various appointments and resolutions pertinent to the county's governance and community services. The meeting began with a review of vacancies and reappointments across several fire service areas.

In the Dearborn Fire fee service area, there is one vacancy and one reappointment, with Anika Bean being confirmed for the position. The term for this appointment will expire on May 31, 2028. The Fort Shaw area reported three vacancies and two reappointments, with Craig Ascoland and Brooke Reefer both set to serve until May 31, 2028.

The Monarch Fire fee service area has one vacancy, with Kathy Burton requesting reappointment, also expiring on May 31, 2028. In Sand Cooley, Ashley Reese was reappointed, with her term ending on the same date. Sunriver reported three vacancies, with Andrew Carlson and Bobby Nelson both seeking reappointments, which will also conclude on May 31, 2028.

Ulm has two vacancies, with Ed Hastings requesting reappointment, while Vaughn has two vacancies, one of which will be filled by Dan Danreuther, who is seeking reappointment, and Lydia Sundgren, who is a new appointee. Both terms will expire on May 31, 2028.

Following the appointments, the commission moved on to resolutions. Resolution 25-31 was introduced, appointing special deputy prosecutors from the Lewis and Clark County Attorney's Office for the prosecution of a specific case. Additionally, Contract 25-45 was discussed, which pertains to an election contract between the Great Falls Public School District and Cascade County for the upcoming school district elections, effective from July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026. Lastly, Contract 25-16 was accepted, which involves the Montana Community Reinvestment Planning Grant aimed at revising the current subdivision regulations in Cascade County.

The meeting concluded with a clear outline of the appointments and resolutions, setting the stage for ongoing governance and community development initiatives in Cascade County.