Helena declares Montana Pride Week to promote inclusivity

During a recent city commission meeting in Helena, Montana, Mayor Wilma Collins proclaimed July 28 to August 3, 2024, as Montana Pride Week, emphasizing the city's commitment to inclusivity and civil rights. The proclamation highlighted the city's ordinance 3162, which prohibits discrimination based on various factors, including age, race, and sexual orientation. Mayor Collins encouraged residents to participate in the upcoming events celebrating diversity within the community.

The meeting also included several board appointments. Jeremy was appointed to an interim term on the Golf Advisory Board, while other appointments were made to the Helena Housing Authority and the Lewis and Clark Heritage Tourism Council. The Parking Advisory Board saw multiple new members appointed, including Julia Gustafson and Seth Branding Berger, among others. All appointments were unanimously approved by the commission.

The meeting concluded without public comments, and the commission moved forward with a local agreement for a joint infrastructure study with Lewis and Clark County, indicating ongoing efforts to enhance community infrastructure.