PROPOSED EAST HELENA AREA COUNTY WATER AND SEWER DISTRICT

A petition, calling for an election to incorporate an area east of the City of East Helena as a County Water and Sewer District, has been submitted.

The County Commission has reviewed the petition, determined the boundaries shall be the same as petitioned and have called for a combined mail ballot election to determine if the district shall be incorporated and who shall sit on the board of directors if the vote is sufficient and favorable.

Election Date: August 10, 2010
Qualifications to Vote

Board Member Nominees include Scott L. Black, Terry Lee Lamping, Terry Lynn Lamping, Heath Mason and Patti L. Scott.

For property owners of property within the proposed district, who live out of state and posess the qualifications to vote in that state, proof of registration must be filed with the elections administrator by July 1, 2010 to vote in this election.

FAQ's : Frequently Asked Questions

1. How will this impact me & my property?
If the District is created, the District Board Members would decide the course of action and determine how fees and assessments are to be applied, the County has no authority in this regard and the District Board would be responsible for their direction. 
See the above link on "Becoming a District Board Member" for more information on how to get your name on the ballot. 

2. Why are there so many unknowns at this time?
The creation of the District does not enforce any action, the creation incorporates the area as a County Water and Sewer District. The District is then subject to the statutes pertaining to the operation of the incorporation.

Mailing Address:
Lewis and Clark County
Community Development and Planning Department
316 N. Park Ave., Helena, MT 59623

Telephone: (406) 447-8374  
Email: planning(at)co.lewis-clark.mt.us