City manager-commission proposal needs to wait

\friends and neighbors,

The Havre commission-city manager proposal is on the ballot Nov. 8.

While its appropriate to consider ways of improving how Havre functions, the timing of the proposal puts the cart before the horse, so to speak.

Our primary objective at this juncture should be looking at ways to enhance the economic viability of Havre and the Hi-line’s lagging economy.

We need to be working with our Local Officials in adopting an economic plan with the first objective being the constructing of an adequate highway — 4 for 2.

A four-lane highway is essential if we are to co...