Hamilton, Montana
St. Francis Catholic Church
Built in 1896-7
- 1). Who appoints the volunteer boards such as Weed, Fair, Health Boards?
- -The County Commissioners appoint these volunteer boards and they report directly to the Board of County Commissioners.
- 2). What is a mill for taxing purposes?
- -A mill is one one-thousandth of a dollar, and it is used as a way to count tax levies. It is a very old term, and has continued to be used because there does not seem to be another term available. Each government entity levies mills.
- 3). Why did my taxes go up?
- -The answer depends on the taxing district, whether improvement have been added, and if the property has been reappraised. Usually, voters in the district approve a school levy or other increase.