NEWS

People in Missoula County invest in new parks and trails

Associated Press

MISSOULA (AP) — People in Missoula County have invested more than $2 million in new parks and trails.

The money is invested in voter-approved general obligation bonds that will pay for construction of the $38 million Fort Missoula Regional Park and upgrades to dozens of playgrounds and new trails.

The Missoulian reports debt on the bond will eventually be paid back by property tax hikes.

Officials say it’s unusual for a community in Montana to market its debt to its own citizens.