Commissioners' Public Meeting June 11, 2026

The Missoula County Commissioners held a public meeting on June 11, 2026, which included a significant public hearing on the management of feral horses in the Miller Creek area. The hearing focused on a draft resolution to address public safety, private property rights, and humane treatment of the horses, with extensive public comments expressing diverse views on coexistence, management, and potential removal. The resolution aims to establish a county-authorized process for horse capture and placement while working within state law. Additionally, the commissioners reviewed and approved a tax abatement application for Montana Knife Company related to manufacturing machinery and equipment, with an 80% abatement recommended for the first five years contingent on Department of Revenue eligibility determination. The meeting also included a presentation and approval of revised floodplain development permit fees by the Planning, Development, and Sustainability Department, proposing fee reductions to better align with review costs. No votes were taken on the horse management resolution as the public comment period remains open for further input.