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Commissioners approve annexation into Marion Fire District (Resolution 2660) after public hearing
Summary
After a public hearing, the Flathead County commissioners approved Resolution 2660 to annex parcels into the Marion Fire District; residents said annexation would improve response times and reduce insurance costs and the district provided a letter of support.
The Flathead County Board of Commissioners held a public hearing and approved Resolution 2660 to annex parcels into the Marion Fire District on May 12.
Chair opened the hearing and invited comments. Several residents who live in the proposed area spoke in favor, saying annexation would provide faster fire response and relieve some responsibilities from DNRC oversight during fire season. Brad Woffel identified himself as the petitioner and said the parcels are surrounded by the Marion Fire District but not included; that geographic gap motivated the annexation petition. Another resident, Caleb Bailey, said annexation would also lower property insurance costs for affected parcels.
The board noted a letter from the Marion Fire District expressing agreement with the annexation. Commissioner moved the resolution for approval; the motion was seconded and carried on a voice vote.
Why it matters: Annexation brings new properties into a local fire district’s service area, potentially shortening response times and adjusting property insurance classifications for affected landowners. The record shows local support and the fire district’s consent letter; no opposition was recorded during the hearing.
Next steps: The resolution was approved at the meeting; the commission did not record any additional conditions in the hearing minutes.
