HomeMy WebLinkAboutLeague of Cities & TownsMONTANA LEAGUE OF CITIES AND TOWNS
P. O. Box 1704, Helena, MT 59624-1704 * (406) 442-8768 * FAX (406
June 1, 2005
Dear League Members:
We have enclosed an invoice for your dues for the comin
fiscal year with the hope
that you will continue to work through the League of Cities and Towns to improve
municipal government across Montana.
The officers and directors have not increased dues for eight years, and the base rate
continues to be 30 cents per capita, with limits for the largest cities and minimum
payments for the smallest towns.
All of the 129 cities and towns in Montana are currently members, which makes this
one of the few state municipal associations in the country with 100% participation.
We have been pushing toward this goal for many years, and we hope that the work of
the League over the past 12 months has earned your continued support.
In October, Montana cities and towns were offered self-funded health insurance
coverage with five percent reductions in premium rates. Currently, 60 cities and
towns are participating in this program, and the premium adjustment for the coming
year is seven percent, which is about half the prevailing rate of medical inflation.
This program will be expanded to include more cities and towns and to offer group
stop loss coverage and other cost saving options for some of the larger cities that are
not currently enrolled.
During the Legislature, the League promoted passage of numerous bills that will pay
dividends to members now and a long way down the road. These bills include: an' oil
and gas account for cities in Central and Eastern Montana, a Main Street Program,
the authority of all local governments to manage the costs of development through
impact fees and a statewide public defender system. We also persuaded the
Legislature to kill bills that would have reduced revenues, increased costs, or
restricted the authority of municipal governments.
It has been an honor to work for the cities and towns of Montana again this year. We
rely on your support, appreciate your encouragement and value your friendship.
Best wishes,