Tag: Helena City Hall

'You've got to live within your means' — Helena mayoral candidate Russ Powers pledges fiscal responsibility as city council considers tax increase

Relying on his 13 years of experience as a small business owner, Helena mayoral candidate Russ Powers says that if elected, he will bring much-needed transparency and fiscal accountability to the growing city, which is facing a mounting budget crisis.

City of Helena introduces tax increase following negative audit report, spending concerns

The spending habits of City of Helena officials have been scrutinized in the months following an audit report that revealed the city overspent its budget by $11,172,707 and ended the year with a budget deficit. Now, this week, residents learned during a council work session that a new tax increase is on the table.