Holmquist to chair county commissioners
HEIDI DESCH | Hagadone News Network | UPDATED 4 months, 3 weeks AGO
Flathead County Commissioner Pam Holmquist on Tuesday, May 3. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)
Heidi Desch is features editor and covers Flathead County for the Daily Inter Lake. She previously served as managing editor of the Whitefish Pilot, spending 10 years at the newspaper and earning honors as best weekly newspaper in Montana. She was a reporter for the Hungry Horse News and has served as interim editor for The Western News and Bigfork Eagle. She is a graduate of the University of Montana. She can be reached at hdesch@dailyinterlake.com or 406-758-4421. | January 2, 2025 11:00 PM
Flathead County Commissioner Pam Holmquist has been voted chair of the three-member commission.
The three commissioners historically rotate through the spot taking turns serving as the chair. In January of each year, the commissioners elect the chair of the commission, which is responsible for county policies, setting appropriations, setting levies for county funds, rural improvement districts and more.
Holmquist replaces Commissioner Randy Brodehl who served as chair during 2024.
Commissioner Brad Abell will serve as vice chair for the year.
Holmquist is serving her third term on the commission. She was elected for her first term in 2010.
The commission is the executive as well as the legislative branch for Flathead County and consists of three elected commissioners who each serve six-year terms and can run for re-election.
Deputy Editor Heidi Desch may be reached at 758-4421 or hdesch@dailyinterlake.com.
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