{
 "city": "Cascade County",
 "state": "Montana",
 "page": "https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/cascadecountymt.gov/",
 "attribution": "MyTown / The Boring Parts — CC BY 4.0. Summaries AI-generated from official sources.",
 "license": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/",
 "generated": "2026-07-23",
 "upcoming": [
  {
   "date": "2026-07-29",
   "body": "Cascade County Commission",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": "https://www.cascadecountymt.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07292026-990",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.cascadecountymt.gov/AgendaCenter"
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  {
   "date": "2026-07-22",
   "body": "Cascade County Commission",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": "https://www.cascadecountymt.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07222026-989",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.cascadecountymt.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-16",
   "body": "Zoning Board of Adjustment",
   "headline": "No agenda items scheduled for this meeting",
   "summary": "The Zoning Board of Adjustment agenda lists no items for discussion or decision.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.cascadecountymt.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07162026-988",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.cascadecountymt.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-14",
   "body": "Planning Board",
   "headline": "No substantive items on planning board agenda",
   "summary": "The Cascade County Planning Board meeting agenda lists only item 4 as 'None,' indicating no substantive decisions or discussions are scheduled. The meeting appears to be purely procedural.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.cascadecountymt.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07142026-987",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.cascadecountymt.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-14",
   "body": "Cascade County Commission",
   "headline": "Commission to consider Resolution 26-29 and numerous contracts",
   "summary": "The Cascade County Commission is scheduled to meet on July 14, 2026. The agenda includes consideration of Resolution 26-29 (Policy 90.7 CCOM BLF) and over a dozen contracts covering fire protection, construction, senior services, and entertainment. Several agenda action requests are also listed, including a GFDA presentation and items on Horizon Meadows and Sunland Minor.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.cascadecountymt.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07142026-986",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.cascadecountymt.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-08",
   "body": "Cascade County Commission",
   "headline": "Commission to consider Horizon Meadows final plat and Sunland preliminary subdivision",
   "summary": "The Cascade County Commission will hold a work session to consider several consent agenda items, including contracts for aging services, bulletproof vests, and grants. They will also discuss updates from the Great Falls Development Authority, approve a contract for grease interceptor removal at the Sheriff's Office, and consider final plat approval for Horizon Meadows Minor and preliminary subdivision plat for Sunland Minor. Additionally, a contract to digitize legacy maps for $74,980 is on the agenda.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.cascadecountymt.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07082026-985",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.cascadecountymt.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-01",
   "body": "Board of Health",
   "headline": "Cascade County Board of Health to review financial and program reports",
   "summary": "The Board of Health will meet to approve previous meeting minutes and review administrative, program, and financial reports. The session includes a program highlight on Breast & Cervical health and a HAN determination.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.cascadecountymt.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07012026-984",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.cascadecountymt.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-30",
   "body": "Cascade County Commission",
   "headline": "Commission will consider Heart Grant and Aging Services resolutions and multiple contracts",
   "summary": "The Cascade County Commission meeting will vote on Resolution 26‑27 for a Heart Grant and Resolution 26‑28 for Aging Services. Commissioners will also review and potentially approve six contracts covering compliance monitoring, imaging services, and various county functions. All items are listed in the meeting documents.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.cascadecountymt.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06302026-983",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.cascadecountymt.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-24",
   "body": "Cascade County Commission",
   "headline": "Commission to consider Healing The Circle Lodge LLC special use permit appeal",
   "summary": "The Cascade County Commission will review the special use permit application (007‑2026) submitted by Healing The Circle Lodge LLC and the accompanying appeal documents. The meeting will focus on whether to approve, modify, or deny the permit request. No other agenda items are listed.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.cascadecountymt.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06242026-979",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.cascadecountymt.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06242026-979",
   "source": "https://www.cascadecountymt.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-23",
   "body": "Cascade County Commission",
   "headline": "Cascade County Commission meets to discuss grants, contracts, and board appointments.",
   "summary": "The Cascade County Commission will convene to review financial reports, approve contracts, and consider resolutions for grants and board appointments. The agenda includes items for the Gore Hill Board, the OldCC AP Grant, and tentative funding for Fiscal Year 2027.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.cascadecountymt.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06232026-982",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.cascadecountymt.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06232026-982",
   "source": "https://www.cascadecountymt.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-18",
   "body": "Zoning Board of Adjustment",
   "headline": "Zoning Board of Adjustment meeting lacks listed agenda items.",
   "summary": "The Cascade County Zoning Board of Adjustment is scheduled to meet on June 18, 2026, but the agenda contains no specific items for discussion or decision—only the meeting date and time. This appears to be a procedural placeholder.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.cascadecountymt.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06182026-977",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.cascadecountymt.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-17",
   "body": "Cascade County Commission",
   "headline": "County commission to adopt interim operating budget for FY2027",
   "summary": "The Cascade County Commission will hold a work session and public hearing to consider several items, including adopting a tentative interim operating budget for fiscal year 2027, cancelling delinquent taxes totaling $49,060.44, and appointing two applicants to the Gore Hill Fire Fee Service Area board. The board will also vote on a budget appropriation of $13,750 for the Office of Local Defense Community Cooperation and multiple contracts, including a cooperative law enforcement agreement with the U.S. Forest Service.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.cascadecountymt.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06172026-980",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.cascadecountymt.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-16",
   "body": "Cascade County Commission",
   "headline": "Cascade County Board of County Canvassers to conduct 2026 Primary Election Canvass",
   "summary": "The Board of County Canvassers will meet to conduct the 2026 Primary Election Canvass. The meeting includes a presentation by Elections Administrator Terry Thompson and a period for public comment.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.cascadecountymt.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06162026-981",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.cascadecountymt.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-16",
   "body": "Planning Board",
   "headline": "Board to discuss draft updates to zoning, floodplain, subdivision regulations",
   "summary": "The Planning Board will discuss proposed amendments to Cascade County's zoning, floodplain, and subdivision regulations. These are draft documents and not final. The board also will review draft minutes from February 2026. No new business items are listed.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.cascadecountymt.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06162026-978",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.cascadecountymt.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-12",
   "body": "Cascade County Commission",
   "headline": "Commission to review earmarked monies and alcohol tax contract",
   "summary": "The Cascade County Commission is holding a special meeting to discuss earmarked monies and updates from Janicki. The body will also review contract 26-56 regarding FY27 alcohol tax.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.cascadecountymt.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06122026-976",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.cascadecountymt.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06122026-976",
   "source": "https://www.cascadecountymt.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-09",
   "body": "Cascade County Commission",
   "headline": "Cascade County Commission to review contracts and road reports",
   "summary": "The Commission is meeting to review several contracts and administrative reports. The agenda includes a resolution and various funding applications.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.cascadecountymt.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06092026-975",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.cascadecountymt.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06092026-975",
   "source": "https://www.cascadecountymt.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-04",
   "body": "Cascade County Commission",
   "headline": "Metro Board to adopt bylaws and elect officers for opioid abatement committee",
   "summary": "The Cascade County Metro Board will discuss and vote on draft bylaws, elect officers, and review pending applications for the Opioid Abatement Governance Committee. The meeting will be held at the Cascade County Commission Chambers.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.cascadecountymt.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06042026-974",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.cascadecountymt.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06042026-974",
   "source": "https://www.cascadecountymt.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-03",
   "body": "Board of Health",
   "headline": "Board faces budget shortfall, considers cuts to positions and services",
   "summary": "The Board will receive administrative and division reports highlighting a significant budget shortfall for fiscal year 2027, with proposed position reductions and discussions with the City of Great Falls. A variance request for Anderegg under Environmental Health is an action item. The Family Health Services Division will present a year-end report on the Dental Program.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.cascadecountymt.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06032026-972",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.cascadecountymt.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06032026-972",
   "source": "https://www.cascadecountymt.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-03",
   "body": "Cascade County Commission",
   "headline": "Resolution rejecting $750,000 claim against county from Youth Court probation",
   "summary": "The commission will consider a consent agenda that includes a resolution denying a $750,000 claim related to Youth Court probation supervision, several contracts (including a $77,900 engineering agreement for the Black Eagle Road project), board appointments, and other administrative items. Public comment on non-agenda matters is also permitted.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.cascadecountymt.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06032026-973",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.cascadecountymt.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06032026-973",
   "source": "https://www.cascadecountymt.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-28",
   "body": "Cascade County Commission",
   "headline": "Commission to discuss alcohol tax funding for chemical dependency services",
   "summary": "The Board of County Commissioners will review FY26 funding updates and discuss FY27 funding requests for substance abuse prevention and treatment. The meeting includes reports from current providers and requests from new eligible entities.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.cascadecountymt.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05282026-971",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.cascadecountymt.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05282026-971",
   "source": "https://www.cascadecountymt.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-26",
   "body": "Cascade County Commission",
   "headline": "Cascade County Commission meets to approve contracts and reports",
   "summary": "The Cascade County Commission will convene to approve meeting minutes and consider contracts with public schools and other entities. The agenda includes reports from the Assessor and Treasurer.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.cascadecountymt.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05262026-970",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.cascadecountymt.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05262026-970",
   "source": "https://www.cascadecountymt.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-21",
   "body": "Zoning Board of Adjustment",
   "headline": "Zoning Board of Adjustment meets in hybrid format",
   "summary": "The Cascade County Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a hybrid meeting on May 21, 2026, with an agenda item listed as 'None'.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.cascadecountymt.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05212026-967",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.cascadecountymt.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-20",
   "body": "Cascade County Commission",
   "headline": "Commission sets FY27 salaries for county employees",
   "summary": "The Compensation Board will meet to discuss and likely approve salary recommendations for the fiscal year 2027. The agenda includes advanced materials for the presentation.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.cascadecountymt.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05202026-965",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.cascadecountymt.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05202026-965",
   "source": "https://www.cascadecountymt.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-20",
   "body": "Cascade County Commission",
   "headline": "Cascade County appoints members and considers contracts for 2026-2027.",
   "summary": "The Cascade County Commission will appoint members to the Black Eagle Fire Fee Service Area, Great Falls Transit Board, and Tax Appeal Board. The board will also consider amendments to a grant contract and three election service contracts.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.cascadecountymt.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05202026-968",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.cascadecountymt.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05202026-968",
   "source": "https://www.cascadecountymt.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-19",
   "body": "Cascade County Commission",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": "https://www.cascadecountymt.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05192026-969",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.cascadecountymt.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-19",
   "body": "Planning Board",
   "headline": "Planning board meeting with no substantive agenda items",
   "summary": "The Cascade County Planning Board is meeting on May 19, 2026, in hybrid format. The agenda lists only '4. None', indicating no substantive items for discussion or decision.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.cascadecountymt.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05192026-966",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.cascadecountymt.gov/AgendaCenter"
  }
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