No street improvement referendum this fall

Havre residents will not be voting on a street reconstruction program in this November’s elections,

Mayor Tim Solomon made a last-ditch attempt to get a proposal on the Nov. 8 ballot that would approve a 75 mill levy for 20 years to begin work on the city’s streets as soon as possible.

But City Council rejected the proposal 7-1, with only council member Caleb Hutchins siding with the mayor.

Many of those voting against the proposal said they were conflicted and would like to have the matter voted on this year, but for a variety of reasons felt that a delay would be best.

Former council member...