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Libby officials approve Community Development Fund policy

by SCOTT SHINDLEDECKER
The Western News | May 23, 2025 7:00 AM

After more than a year of vocal debate about the deployment of money in the Libby Community Development Fund, a new policy was quietly approved at the May 19 city council meeting.

Councilor Gail Burger made a motion to approve the new policy, Kristin Smith seconded it and the vote was unanimous. Councilor Melissa Berke and Mayor Peggy Williams were absent from the meeting.

The Community Development Fund balance currently sits at nearly $1.6 million.

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