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County denies detective commander’s appeal of airline seat charge; finance policy cited

3736267 · June 3, 2025
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The county denied an appeal from Detective Commander Joshua Boles after finance staff questioned a $329 United ‘economy plus’ seat charge on a work trip. Commissioners ruled the charge was the traveler’s responsibility under county travel policy.

The Flathead County Board of Commissioners on June 3 denied an appeal from Detective Commander Joshua Boles seeking to waive a $329 charge for a paid seat selection on a United Airlines flight to a law‑enforcement conference.

Finance staff said the county’s travel policy requires use of the least expensive transportation option and holds travelers responsible for upgrades or itinerary changes that…

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