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Land use planning heart of commissioner race for district 3

For Dave Germann, the reason he’s running for Madison County Commissioner is pretty simple – smart growth. “The main thing that the commissioners can influence is growth,” Germann said. “I’m not a no growth person, but I’m a smart growth person. That’s why I think we need to do zoning.” Zoning gives everybody more predictability [...]

Commissioner forum held in Twin Bridges for district 2 candidates

Madison County Commission District 2 candidates squared off last week in a forum in Twin Bridges answering questions about roads, streamside setbacks and high-voltage electric transmission lines. The race for the commissioner seat from district 2 features four men, three of whom were at the forum last Thursday: Ron Nye and Ty Cobb from Twin [...]

Madison County Commissioners take comment on MSTI

Madison County Commissioners took public comment on Tuesday concerning the controversial Mountain States Transmission Intertie in an effort to learn more about how residents feel about the project. Nearly 40 people crowded into the commissioner chambers in Virginia City to speak their mind about the project. None of the approximately 12 citizens who spoke were [...]