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Big Horn CountyMT averageUS Census ACS
Population
12,963
Per-capita income
$22,453
Median home value
$148,200
Bachelor's or higher
21%
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Municipal budget

US Census Annual Survey of Local Government Finances
Total revenue$16.4M (FY2023)
Total spending$16.8M (FY2023)
Taxes$11.7M (FY2023)
Debt outstanding$0 (FY2023)
Spending per resident$1,294 (FY2023)

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Thu Oct 22, 2026 · 09:30

Board of County Commissioners

Recent meetings

Thu Oct 15, 2026 · 09:30

Board of County Commissioners

Big Horn County Commissioners meeting scheduled for October 15, 2026

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a meeting on October 15, 2026. The agenda includes standard procedural items such as call to order, roll call, and claim approvals. The meeting also includes new business regarding Alma McCormick - CBDG.

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BIG HORN COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS 121 3rd St W Room 301 Hardin, MT 59034 Members George Real Bird III, Presiding Officer Larry Vandersloot, Member Lawrence Big Hair, Member BIG HORN COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS AGENDA October 15, 2026 9:30 AM 1. Call to Order 2. Roll Call 3. Claim Approvals 4. Approve Minutes and Supporting Documents 5. Personnel/Legal 6. Old Business 7. New Business Alma McCormick - CBDG 8. Public Comments 9. Discussion 10. Adjourn
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Claim Approvals
3 yea
George Real Bird III yea · Larry Vandersloot yea · Lawrence BigHair yea
Approve Minutes and Supporting Documents
3 yea
George Real Bird III yea · Larry Vandersloot yea · Lawrence BigHair yea
Tue Oct 13, 2026 · 09:30

Board of County Commissioners

Commissioners to hold working session on medical clearances

The Big Horn County Board of County Commissioners is meeting for a working session. The agenda lists medical clearances as the topic for discussion.

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BIG HORN COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS 121 3rd St W Room 301 Hardin, MT 59034 Members George Real Bird III, Presiding Officer Larry Vandersloot, Member Lawrence Big Hair, Member BIG HORN COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS AGENDA October 13, 2026 9:30 AM 1. Working Session Medical Clearances
Thu Oct 8, 2026 · 09:30

Board of County Commissioners

Big Horn County Commissioners to discuss budget message

The Board of County Commissioners will meet to approve claims and minutes. The agenda includes a budget message under new business.

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BIG HORN COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS 121 3rd St W Room 301 Hardin, MT 59034 Members George Real Bird III, Presiding Officer Larry Vandersloot, Member Lawrence Big Hair, Member BIG HORN COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS AGENDA October 8, 2026 9:30 AM 1. Call to Order 2. Roll Call 3. Claim Approvals 4. Approve Minutes and Supporting Documents 5. Personnel/Legal 6. Old Business 7. New Business Budget Message 8. Public Comments 9. Discussion 10. Adjourn
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Claim Approvals
3 yea
George Real Bird III yea · Larry Vandersloot yea · Lawrence BigHair yea
Thu Oct 1, 2026 · 09:30

General

Big Horn County commissioners to review radio tower RFP and library board appointment

The Big Horn County Board of County Commissioners meets October 1, 2026 at 9:30 AM at 121 3rd St W, Room 301, Hardin, MT. The agenda lists routine items including claim approvals, minutes approval, personnel/legal, old business, and new business. Under new business, the board is set to take up a radio tower RFP, a Library Board appointment, and a parking/cleanup/gates contract for indigenous peoples day. Public comments and discussion are also scheduled before adjournment.

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BIG HORN COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS 121 3rd St W Room 301 Hardin, MT 59034 Members George Real Bird III, Presiding Officer Larry Vandersloot, Member Lawrence Big Hair, Member BIG HORN COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS AGENDA October 1, 2026 9:30 AM 1. Call to Order 2. Roll Call 3. Claim Approvals 4. Approve Minutes and Supporting Documents 5. Personnel/Legal 6. Old Business 7. New Business Radio Tower RFP Library Board Appointment Parking/Cleanup/gates contract for indigenous peoples day 8. Public Comments 9. Discussion 10. Adjourn
Thu Sep 24, 2026 · 09:30

Board of County Commissioners

Commissioners to consider rescinding fire restriction and road union matters

The Big Horn County Board of County Commissioners is meeting to handle routine administrative items including claim approvals, minutes, and personnel/legal matters. Under new business, they will discuss rescinding a fire restriction, road union issues, and the Indian Relay event. Public comments and general discussion are also scheduled.

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BIG HORN COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS 121 3rd St W Room 301 Hardin, MT 59034 Members George Real Bird III, Presiding Officer Larry Vandersloot, Member Lawrence Big Hair, Member BIG HORN COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS AGENDA September 24, 2026 9:30 AM 1. Call to Order 2. Roll Call 3. Claim Approvals 4. Approve Minutes and Supporting Documents 5. Personnel/Legal 6. Old Business 7. New Business Recind fire restriction Road Union Indian Relay 8. Public Comments 9. Discussion 10. Adjourn
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Claim Approvals
3 yea
George Real Bird III yea · Larry Vandersloot yea · Lawrence BigHair yea
Approve Minutes and Supporting Documents
3 yea
George Real Bird III yea · Larry Vandersloot yea · Lawrence BigHair yea
Thu Sep 17, 2026 · 09:30

General

County commissioners to consider sheriff deputy contract and cattleguard fee

The Big Horn County Board of County Commissioners is meeting to handle routine administrative business, including approving claims and minutes. Under new business, they will discuss a cattleguard fee, a sheriff deputy collective bargaining agreement, and the Emergency Management Performance Grant (EMPG). The agenda is largely procedural, with no detailed proposals or dollar amounts provided.

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BIG HORN COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS 121 3rd St W Room 301 Hardin, MT 59034 Members George Real Bird III, Presiding Officer Larry Vandersloot, Member Lawrence Big Hair, Member BIG HORN COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS AGENDA September 17, 2026 9:30 AM 1. Call to Order 2. Roll Call 3. Claim Approvals 4. Approve Minutes and Supporting Documents 5. Personnel/Legal GreyGhost NBI 6. Old Business 7. New Business Cattleguard fee Sheriff Deputy CBA EMPG 8. Public Comments 9. Discussion 10. Adjourn
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Claim Approvals
2 yea
George Real Bird III yea · Larry Vandersloot yea
Approve Minutes and Supporting Documents
2 yea
George Real Bird III yea · Larry Vandersloot yea
Mon Sep 14, 2026 · 18:00

General

Fri Sep 11, 2026 · 10:00

Health Board

200 N Mitchell Ave, Hardin
Thu Sep 10, 2026 · 09:30

Board of County Commissioners

No meeting scheduled for Big Horn County Board of County Commissioners

The scheduled meeting for September 10, 2026, is cancelled. The agenda indicates no meeting will be held as members are attending a Coal Board meeting.

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BIG HORN COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS 121 3rd St W Room 301 Hardin, MT 59034 Members George Real Bird III, Presiding Officer Larry Vandersloot, Member Lawrence Big Hair, Member BIG HORN COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS AGENDA September 10, 2026 9:30 AM 1. Call to Order NO MEETING ATTENDING COAL BOARD MEETING 2. Roll Call 3. Claim Approvals 4. Approve Minutes and Supporting Documents 5. Personnel/Legal 6. Old Business 7. New Business 8. Public Comments 9. Discussion 10. Adjourn
Thu Sep 3, 2026 · 09:30

General

Big Horn County Commissioners to review budget and museum repairs

The Big Horn County Board of Commissioners will hold a meeting on September 3, 2026, to conduct routine business including claim approvals, minutes review, personnel matters, and discussions on wages, budget, and museum building repairs. The board will also hear public comments and discuss potential local option taxes or fees.

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BIG HORN COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS 121 3rd St W Room 301 Hardin, MT 59034 Members George Real Bird III, Presiding Officer Larry Vandersloot, Member Lawrence Big Hair, Member BIG HORN COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS AGENDA September 3, 2026 9:30 AM 1. Call to Order 2. Roll Call 3. Claim Approvals 4. Approve Minutes and Supporting Documents 5. Personnel/Legal H.R.B. Docs 6. Old Business Wages 7. New Business Budget Museum Building Repair 8. Public Comments 9. Discussion DOR Space Treasure Local option tax or fees 10. Adjourn
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Claim Approvals
2 yea
George Real Bird III yea · Larry Vandersloot yea
Approve Minutes and Supporting Documents
2 yea
George Real Bird III yea · Larry Vandersloot yea
Mon Aug 31, 2026 · 08:00

Board of County Commissioners

Big Horn County Commissioners meeting on August 31, 2026

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a meeting to address claims, minutes, and personnel matters. The agenda includes a discussion on wages and a period for public comments.

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BIG HORN COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS 121 3rd St W Room 301 Hardin, MT 59034 Members George Real Bird III, Presiding Officer Larry Vandersloot, Member Lawrence Big Hair, Member BIG HORN COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS AGENDA August 31, 2026 8:00 AM 1. Call to Order 2. Roll Call 3. Claim Approvals 4. Approve Minutes and Supporting Documents 5. Personnel/Legal 6. Old Business 7. New Business Wages 8. Public Comments 9. Discussion 10. Adjourn
Thu Aug 27, 2026 · 09:30

Board of County Commissioners

Big Horn County Commissioners meet to discuss SRO contracts and appointments

The Board of County Commissioners will meet to address several new business items. Discussion topics include a School Resource Officer (SRO) contract, dispatch board appointments, and museum phone systems.

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BIG HORN COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS 121 3rd St W Room 301 Hardin, MT 59034 Members George Real Bird III, Presiding Officer Larry Vandersloot, Member Lawrence Big Hair, Member BIG HORN COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS AGENDA August 27, 2026 9:30 AM 1. Call to Order 2. Roll Call 3. Claim Approvals 4. Approve Minutes and Supporting Documents 5. Personnel/Legal 6. Old Business 7. New Business SRO Contract Dispatch Board Appointments Museum Phones Wages School Safety Team EOP 8. Public Comments 9. Discussion 10. Adjourn
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Approve Minutes and Supporting Documents
2 yea
Larry Vandersloot yea · Lawrence BigHair yea
Thu Aug 20, 2026 · 09:30

Board of County Commissioners

County commissioners to review detention RFP, coal board, land transfer

The Big Horn County Board of County Commissioners is meeting to handle routine business including claim approvals and minutes. Under new business, they will discuss a detention center request for proposals, an off-site coal board meeting, and a school district land transfer. The meeting also includes public comments and general discussion.

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BIG HORN COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS 121 3rd St W Room 301 Hardin, MT 59034 Members George Real Bird III, Presiding Officer Larry Vandersloot, Member Lawrence Big Hair, Member BIG HORN COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS AGENDA August 20, 2026 9:30 AM 1. Call to Order 2. Roll Call 3. Claim Approvals 4. Approve Minutes and Supporting Documents 5. Personnel/Legal 6. Old Business 7. New Business Detention RFP Off Sight Coal Board Meeting School District Land Transfer 8. Public Comments 9. Discussion 10. Adjourn
Wed Aug 19, 2026 · 10:00

Board of County Commissioners

Big Horn County Board meets to approve claims and discuss new business

The Big Horn County Board of County Commissioners will hold a routine meeting on August 19, 2026. The agenda consists primarily of procedural items, including roll call, claim approvals, and minute ratification. Specific details for the 'New Business' section are not provided in the text, though it lists departments such as Airport, Accounting, and Public Health.

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BIG HORN COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS 121 3rd St W Room 301 Hardin, MT 59034 Members George Real Bird III, Presiding Officer Larry Vandersloot, Member Lawrence Big Hair, Member BIG HORN COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS AGENDA August 19, 2026 10:00 AM 1. Call to Order 2. Roll Call 3. Claim Approvals 4. Approve Minutes and Supporting Documents 5. Personnel/Legal 6. Old Business 7. New Business Airport Accounting Justice Court Library Human Resources/Payroll Public Health Environmental Health 8. Public Comments 9. Discussion 10. Adjourn
Thu Aug 13, 2026 · 09:30

Board of County Commissioners

Commissioners to consider dispatch board appointments, MSU Extension contract, detention policy

The Big Horn County Board of Commissioners is meeting to handle routine administrative business, including approving claims and minutes. Under new business, they will consider appointments to the Dispatch Board, an MSU Extension Agent contract, and an addendum to the Detention Policy Manual. Public comments and discussion are also scheduled.

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BIG HORN COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS 121 3rd St W Room 301 Hardin, MT 59034 Members George Real Bird III, Presiding Officer Larry Vandersloot, Member Lawrence Big Hair, Member BIG HORN COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS AGENDA August 13, 2026 9:30 AM 1. Call to Order 2. Roll Call 3. Claim Approvals 4. Approve Minutes and Supporting Documents 5. Personnel/Legal 6. Old Business 7. New Business Dispatch Board Appointments MSU Extension Agent Contract Detention Policy Manual Addendum 8. Public Comments 9. Discussion 10. Adjourn
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Claim Approvals
3 yea
George Real Bird III yea · Larry Vandersloot yea · Lawrence BigHair yea
Approve Minutes and Supporting Documents
3 yea
George Real Bird III yea · Larry Vandersloot yea · Lawrence BigHair yea
Wed Aug 12, 2026 · 11:00

Board of County Commissioners

Commissioners to discuss clerk wages at Aug. 12 meeting

The Big Horn County Board of County Commissioners is meeting on August 12, 2026, at 11:00 AM. The agenda lists only one item for discussion: clerk wages. No decisions or other business items are listed.

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BIG HORN COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS {BIG HORN COUNTY }z BIG HORN COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS AGENDA August 12, 2026 11:00 AM Members Discussion Clerk Wages
Mon Aug 10, 2026 · 10:00

Board of County Commissioners

County commissioners meet with sparse agenda: extension, HR, general discussion

The Big Horn County Board of County Commissioners is meeting with a minimal agenda containing only three items: an extension, human resources, and general discussion. No specific actions, proposals, or dollar amounts are listed, so the meeting appears to be largely procedural or informal.

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BIG HORN COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Members BIG HORN COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS AGENDA August 10, 2026 10:00 AM 1. Extension 2. HR 3. General Discussion
Thu Aug 6, 2026 · 09:30

Board of County Commissioners

Big Horn County Commissioners to review AlcoPro and USDA agreements

The Board of County Commissioners will meet to approve claims and minutes. The agenda includes discussions on AlcoPro, a USDA Stock Growers and Wool Growers MOU, and a University of Montana agreement.

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BIG HORN COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS 121 3rd St W Room 301 Hardin, MT 59034 Members George Real Bird III, Presiding Officer Larry Vandersloot, Member Lawrence Big Hair, Member BIG HORN COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS AGENDA August 6, 2026 9:30 AM 1. Call to Order 2. Roll Call 3. Claim Approvals 4. Approve Minutes and Supporting Documents 5. Personnel/Legal Pre-Trial Services 6. Old Business Alliant 7. New Business AlcoPro USDA Stock Growers and Wool Growers MOU University of Montana Standard Affiliation Agreement 8. Public Comments 9. Discussion 10. Adjourn
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Claim Approvals
2 yea
George Real Bird III yea · Larry Vandersloot yea
Mon Aug 3, 2026 · 10:00

Board of County Commissioners

County commissioners to discuss budget, wages, roads, and fires

The Board of County Commissioners will discuss several administrative and operational topics including Johnson Insurance, roads and fires, human resources, and budget and wages. No specific proposals, dollar amounts, or decisions are listed in the agenda.

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BIG HORN COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Members BIG HORN COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS AGENDA August 3, 2026 10:00 AM 1. Johnson Insurance 2. Roads/Fires 3. Human Resources 4. Budget & Wages 5. General Discussion Topics
Mon Aug 3, 2026 · 13:00

Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC)

317 N Custer Ave, Hardin
Thu Jul 30, 2026 · 09:30

Board of County Commissioners

Commissioners to discuss fire restrictions and school district agreements

The Big Horn County Board of County Commissioners will meet to address personnel matters and a budget superintendent contract. The board will also discuss fire restrictions and property and pathway agreements involving the school district.

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BIG HORN COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS 121 3rd St W Room 301 Hardin, MT 59034 Members George Real Bird III, Presiding Officer Larry Vandersloot, Member Lawrence Big Hair, Member BIG HORN COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS AGENDA July 30, 2026 9:30 AM 1. Call to Order 2. Roll Call 3. Claim Approvals 4. Approve Minutes and Supporting Documents 5. Personnel/Legal Termination 6. Old Business Budget Superintendent Contract 7. New Business Alliant???? Stage 1 Fire Restriction Lodge Grass School Pathways Agreement Growth Policy Property Transfer to School District 8. Public Comments 9. Discussion 10. Adjourn
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Claim Approvals
3 yea
George Real Bird III yea · Larry Vandersloot yea · Lawrence BigHair yea
Approve Minutes and Supporting Documents
3 yea
George Real Bird III yea · Larry Vandersloot yea · Lawrence BigHair yea
Wed Jul 22, 2026 · 09:30

Board of County Commissioners

Board to hear public comments and discuss county business

The Big Horn County Board of County Commissioners will hold its regular meeting on July 22, 2026. The agenda includes procedural items, a budget hearing, and time for public comments. No specific decisions are listed beyond routine approvals.

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BIG HORN COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS 121 3rd St W Room 301 Hardin, MT 59034 Members George Real Bird III, Presiding Officer Larry Vandersloot, Member Lawrence Big Hair, Member BIG HORN COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS AGENDA July 22, 2026 9:30 AM 1. Call to Order 2. Roll Call 3. Claim Approvals 4. Approve Minutes and Supporting Documents 5. Personnel/Legal Resignations 6. Old Business Hospital MOU 7. New Business Fair Contracts Westmoreland MOA 8. Budget Hearing 9. Public Comments 10. Discussion 11. Adjourn
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Claim Approvals
2 yea
George Real Bird III yea · Larry Vandersloot yea
Approve Minutes and Supporting Documents
3 yea
George Real Bird III yea · Larry Vandersloot yea · Lawrence BigHair yea
Thu Jul 16, 2026 · 09:30

Board of County Commissioners

Tue Jul 14, 2026 · 10:00

Board of County Commissioners

Routine administrative meeting with department updates

The Big Horn County Board of County Commissioners is holding a routine meeting with standard items including claim approvals, minutes, personnel/legal matters, and department reports. No specific decisions or proposals are detailed in the agenda.

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BIG HORN COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS 121 3rd St W Room 301 Hardin, MT 59034 Members George Real Bird III, Presiding Officer Larry Vandersloot, Member Lawrence Big Hair, Member BIG HORN COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS AGENDA July 14, 2026 10:00 AM 1. Call to Order 2. Roll Call 3. Claim Approvals 4. Approve Minutes and Supporting Documents 5. Personnel/Legal 6. Old Business 7. New Business Accounting Airport Ambulance Cemetery 2 DES Detention Dispatch Economic Development Director Election Public Health Extention Council on Aging Maintenance HR/Payroll Maintenance Roads 8. Public Comments 9. Discussion 10. Adjourn
Mon Jul 13, 2026 · 10:00

Board of County Commissioners

Routine administrative meeting with no specific action items listed

The Big Horn County Board of Commissioners is holding a regularly scheduled meeting with a standard procedural agenda. The meeting includes call to order, roll call, claim approvals, minutes approval, personnel/legal, old and new business, public comments, and discussion. No specific resolutions, contracts, or ordinances are listed for consideration.

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BIG HORN COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS 121 3rd St W Room 301 Hardin, MT 59034 Members George Real Bird III, Presiding Officer Larry Vandersloot, Member Lawrence Big Hair, Member BIG HORN COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS AGENDA July 13, 2026 10:00 AM 1. Call to Order 2. Roll Call 3. Claim Approvals 4. Approve Minutes and Supporting Documents 5. Personnel/Legal 6. Old Business 7. New Business Attorney Clerk & Recorder Commissioners Coroner District Court Justice Court Sheriff Superintendent of Schools Treasurer 8. Public Comments 9. Discussion 10. Adjourn
Thu Jul 9, 2026 · 09:30

Board of County Commissioners

Commissioners to consider hospital memorandum of understanding

The Big Horn County Board of County Commissioners will meet for a regular session covering routine procedural items such as claim approvals, minutes, and personnel matters. The sole substantive item under New Business is a memorandum of understanding (MOU) regarding a hospital.

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BIG HORN COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS 121 3rd St W Room 301 Hardin, MT 59034 Members George Real Bird III, Presiding Officer Larry Vandersloot, Member Lawrence Big Hair, Member BIG HORN COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS AGENDA July 9, 2026 9:30 AM 1. Call to Order 2. Roll Call 3. Claim Approvals 4. Approve Minutes and Supporting Documents 5. Personnel/Legal 6. Old Business 7. New Business Hospital MOU 8. Public Comments 9. Discussion 10. Adjourn
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Claim Approvals
3 yea
George Real Bird III yea · Larry Vandersloot yea · Lawrence BigHair yea
Approve Minutes and Supporting Documents
3 yea
George Real Bird III yea · Larry Vandersloot yea · Lawrence BigHair yea
Mon Jul 6, 2026 · 13:00

Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC)

Everbridge emergency alert system update discussed by LEPC

The Big Horn County Local Emergency Planning Committee will meet on July 6, 2026 to review updates and discuss emergency preparedness topics. The agenda includes an Everbridge emergency alert system update, a hazardous materials discussion, and a unified health command and incident stress management briefing. The committee will also receive subcommittee reports, old business items, and public comments.

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317 N Custer Ave, Hardin
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BIG HORN COUNTY LOCAL EMERGENCY PLANNING COMMITTEE 121 3rd St W First Floor Meeting Room Hardin, MT 59034 Members BIG HORN COUNTY LOCAL EMERGENCY PLANNING COMMITTEE AGENDA July 6, 2026 1:00 PM 1. Introductions Join Zoom Meeting https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87675507310?pwd=P6lBMnrRdcv6C547viwuTVIp1TIBYK.1 Meeting ID: 876 7550 7310 Passcode: 093437 One tap mobile +17193594580,,87675507310#,,,,*093437# US 2. Approve Minutes and Supporting Documents 3. Reports for Subcommittees 4. Communications / Mail Slot Everbridge (Emergency Alert System) Update 5. Hazardous Materials Discussion 6. Unified Health Command & Incident Stress Management 7. Special Presentations 8. Old Business Big Horn County Trustees Training 9. New Business 10. Public Comments 11. Details of Next Regular Meeting 12. Adjourn
Thu Jul 2, 2026 · 09:30

Board of County Commissioners

Big Horn County commissioners meet for procedural business

This is a routine procedural meeting with no specific proposals or public hearings listed. The board will consider claim approvals, minutes, personnel/legal matters, and old/new business.

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BIG HORN COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS 121 3rd St W Room 301 Hardin, MT 59034 Members George Real Bird III, Presiding Officer Larry Vandersloot, Member Lawrence Big Hair, Member BIG HORN COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS AGENDA July 2, 2026 9:30 AM 1. Call to Order 2. Roll Call 3. Claim Approvals 4. Approve Minutes and Supporting Documents 5. Personnel/Legal 6. Old Business 7. New Business 8. Public Comments 9. Discussion 10. Adjourn
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Claim Approvals
3 yea
George Real Bird III yea · Larry Vandersloot yea · Lawrence BigHair yea
Approve Minutes and Supporting Documents
3 yea
George Real Bird III yea · Larry Vandersloot yea · Lawrence BigHair yea
Thu Jun 25, 2026 · 09:30

Board of County Commissioners

Public hearing on Cattleguard fee to be held

The Big Horn County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on the Cattleguard fee. The board will also consider a recording resolution, a property offer, a hire finder request, and a school district property request. Additional agenda items include claim approvals, minutes, personnel/legal matters, and old business.

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BIG HORN COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS 121 3rd St W Room 301 Hardin, MT 59034 Members George Real Bird III, Presiding Officer Larry Vandersloot, Member Lawrence Big Hair, Member BIG HORN COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS AGENDA June 25, 2026 9:30 AM 1. Call to Order 2. Roll Call 3. Claim Approvals 4. Approve Minutes and Supporting Documents 5. Personnel/Legal 6. Old Business IHS - RQA 7. New Business Cattleguard fee public hearing Recording resolution Property offer Elected official Hire Finder School District Property request 8. Public Comments 9. Discussion 10. Adjourn
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Claim Approvals
3 yea
George Real Bird III yea · Larry Vandersloot yea · Lawrence BigHair yea
Approve Minutes and Supporting Documents
3 yea
George Real Bird III yea · Larry Vandersloot yea · Lawrence BigHair yea
Personnel/Legal
3 yea
George Real Bird III yea · Larry Vandersloot yea · Lawrence BigHair yea
Fri Jun 19, 2026 · 10:00

Board of County Commissioners

County commissioners to handle routine procedural items

The Board of County Commissioners is meeting to handle standard administrative items including claim approvals, minutes approval, personnel/legal matters, and public comments. No specific decisions or discussions are detailed on the agenda; it is entirely procedural boilerplate.

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📄 From the agenda
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BIG HORN COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS 121 3rd St W Room 301 Hardin, MT 59034 Members George Real Bird III, Presiding Officer Larry Vandersloot, Member Lawrence Big Hair, Member BIG HORN COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS AGENDA June 19, 2026 10:00 AM 1. Call to Order 2. Roll Call 3. Claim Approvals 4. Approve Minutes and Supporting Documents 5. Personnel/Legal 6. Old Business 7. New Business 8. Public Comments 9. Discussion 10. Adjourn

Showing the 30 most recent meetings of 70 on record. See the yearly meeting archives below for the full history.

🌐 County-level context (Big Horn County)
County-level context — from BLS, IRS, FEMA, HUD, Census. These figures cover the whole county this city sits in, not just the city itself.
Traffic fatalities10 (2024)
Business establishments181 (1,774 employees · 2023)
Fair Market Rent (2BR)$1,075/mo (20 assisted households · 2025)
Adults with low literacy19.0% (low numeracy 34% · 2017)

Sources: BLS LAUS, IRS SOI, FEMA, NHTSA FARS, Census CBP, HUD, NCES PIAAC

City profile

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540
Recorded votes
$16.4M
Annual budget

The money — in

source: Census gov-finance & state comptroller

Budget

Revenue$16.4M
Spending$16.8M
Operating spending ran ahead of revenue this year.

Outcomes — economic mobility

source: Opportunity Atlas (Harvard) · research use

For kids who grew up here in low-income households, their adult household-income rank (0–1). The average hides a gap by race:

White kids
0.525
All kids
0.401

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Where it’s happening

geocoded land-use decisions
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Every rezoning, development approval, and permit — explore the geocoded records in the research explorer.

Meeting archives

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