Mosquito district advocates begin Havre petition drive

Hill County's proposed mosquito district will be put to the test this weekend as organizers attempt to gain public approval.

Volunteers will hit the streets with petitions in hand in an effort to secure the signatures of 25 percent of the registered voters within the proposed district. Organizer Terry Lilletvedt said a number of businesses have offered to allow volunteers to seek signatures on their property.

"This is a huge first step," she said. "We have to get the signatures for this to happen."

Organizers hope to have the district formed this summer so a funding measure can be placed on th...