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Resident urges council to back responsible energy development and promote local attractions
Summary
At public comment, Jim urged the council to combat misinformation, support energy development in Colstrip, and promote community assets including the BIC; he said the BIC is operational and suggested adding it to local quality-of-life tours.
During the public-comment period, Jim told the council he was speaking on behalf of "responsible energy development" and said the community remains "sick and tired of misinformation." He described the group's 23rd annual event and said the BIC (an operational local facility) still awaits some federal EDA assistance for full operations.
Jim suggested the council and partners add the BIC to city tours and consider community events such as a fishing derby to showcase Colstrip's parks and amenities. He framed the comments as outreach to show off community assets and to counter inaccurate public narratives about the region's energy work.
