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CDC Recommends Face Coverings

As a result of this study, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has recommended that the general public wear cloth face coverings...

As a result of this study, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has recommended that the general public wear cloth face coverings – not surgical masks or N-95 respirators – in public settings where other social distanci...

Chief Executive's COVID-19 Update for 01APR2020

Butte-Silver Bow Chief Executive Dave Palmer has been updating the public via KBOW/KOPR. Here is his update from Tuesday, April 1, 2020.

As of this morning, Butte is holding steady at 11 cases of COVID-19. There is still no community spread to report, but we ask that you stay vigilant in protecting yourself and your family by remaining at home and practicing caution when going out for esse...

Chief Executive's COVID-19 Update for 31MAR2020

Butte-Silver Bow Chief Executive Dave Palmer has been updating the public via KBOW/KOPR. Here is his update from Tuesday, March 31, 2020.

So far, our citizens of Butte-Silver Bow have been doing a wonderful job of following Governor Bullock’s Stay-at-Home Directive. This Directive will be in effect until April 10; however, that could change at any time based on what we are seeing ...

Temporary Changes to Council of Commissioners Meeting Format

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, social distancing, and shelter-at-home orders, the Butte-Silver Bow Council of Commissioners meetings will be held in a modified format until further notice.

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, social distancing, and shelter-at-home orders, the Butte-Silver Bow Council of Commissioners meetings will be held in a modified format until further notice.

Regular meetings of the Council of Commissioners will proceed bi-wee...

Airport Authority Board April 1, 2020 Meeting Cancelled

The Bert Mooney Airport Authority Board Meeting for April 1, 2020 has been cancelled. The next meeting of the Authority Board will remain TBA pending COVID-19 closures.

The Bert Mooney Airport Authority Board Meeting for April has been cancelled. The next meeting of the Authority Board will remain TBA pending COVID-19 closures.

Governor Steve Bullock Implements Stay-At-Home Orders

To curtail the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic in Montana, and to protect the health and economic wellbeing of all Montanans, it is necessary immediately to implement measures to ensure social distancing to prevent the spread of disease.

Executive Orders 2-2020 and 3-2020 declare that a state of emergency exists in Montana due to the global outbreak of COVID-19 Novel Coronavirus.

Section 10-3-104(2)(a), MCA, authorizes the Governor, during a state of emergency, to “suspend the pr...

Letter from Chief Executive Dave Palmer - 03/24/2020

A letter from Chief Executive Dave Palmer - 03/24/2020

Dear Citizens of Butte-Silver Bow,

Headlines around the world are reminding us that we are living in uncertain times. However, I know one thing is for certain, and that is the strength of our city-county and its people. With the number of positive COVID-19...

Declaration and Order of Chief Executive Due To Public Health Emergency

It is ordered, by the Butte-Silver Bow Chief Executive, that an emergency is hereby declared pursuant to Section 10-3-402, Montana Code Annotated (MCA) because expenditures of the COVID-19 outbreak will be beyond the financial capability of BSB...

Read the Complete Text of the Declaration of Emergency

Chief Executive Dave Palmer Issues Letter Regarding Public Comment

Chief Executive Dave Palmer issues letter regarding public comment and the March 4, 2020 Council of Commissioners meeting.

Unified Health Command Requests Healthcare Facilities to Restrict Visitors (03/11/2020)

The Unified Health Command (UHC) has recommended that visitors to area healthcare facilities, including hospitals, clinics, long-term care and assisted living facilities, be temporarily restricted.

Butte, MT – The Unified Health Command (UHC), comprised of the City and County of Butte-Silver Bow, the Butte-Silver Bow Healthcare Coalition partners, and St. James Healthcare, has recommended that visitors to area healthcare facilitie...

Novel Coronavirus and Butte-Silver Bow

Butte-Silver Bow Health Department, Partners Vigilant Regarding Novel Coronavirus

Butte-Silver Bow Health Department, Partners Vigilant Regarding Novel Coronavirus

By Karen Sullivan

Butte-Silver Bow Health Officer

The coronavirus event is a fluid situation, but as of this writing (Monday, March 2), there are still no known cases of the vi...

Important Information Regarding the Amendments to Butte-Silver Bow Municipal Code Title 15

The Butte-Silver Bow Council of Commissioners recently passed amendments to the local Municipal Code Title 15 Buildings and Construction through Council Bill No. 2020-01 Ordinance 2020-01.

Click Here to Read Changes to Title 15

Consent Decree Released

Consent Decree for the Butte Priority Soils Operable Unit - Partial Remedial Design/Remedial Action and Operation and Maintenance.

Click here to View the Consent Decree Document and Appendices.

Butte Civic Center Announces a Change in Security

On Friday, February 14th, the Butte Civic Center will implement new security enhancements and update its list of prohibited items.

BUTTE, Mont. – February 10, 2020 – On Friday, February 14^th, the Butte Civic Center will implement new security enhancements and update its list of prohibited items. The Civic Center has recently acquired metal detection equip...

Owners and Operators of Vacation Rentals

Owners and Operators of Vacation Rentals are required to obtain an annual public accommodation license.

Owners and Operators of Vacation Rentals (Tourist Homes or Renting out bedrooms to the traveling public) are required under Montana State law MCA 50.51.201 to obtain an annual public accommodation license from the Montana Department of Public Health and H...