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Residents tell council they saw intimidation, police concerns and unsafe Friday-night behavior on Main Street

3847894 · June 17, 2025
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Summary

During public comment on June 16 Joan Ehrenberg and Ryan Ellis described confrontations and aggressive vehicle behavior during recent public gatherings, urging the council to consider de-escalation training for officers and actions to improve Main Street safety.

Two members of the public told the Kalispell City Council on June 16 they had observed or been affected by aggressive behavior at recent public events and on a recent Friday night in downtown Kalispell, and they urged the council and staff to address enforcement and public-safety practices.

Joan Ehrenberg, who said she lives in Whitefish and has lived in Montana 34 years, described witnessing a protest and subsequent arrests in which she…

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