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Montana to Hold Meeting on Proposed Mental Health Facility

3/26/2026

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Montana state officials plan a public meeting on April 22 in Laurel about a proposed forensic mental health facility.
Mayor Dave Waggoner confirmed the meeting will be at the Laurel Public Library.
Yellowstone County commissioners will discuss scheduling a public hearing on April 2 over zoning concerns.
State law allows the project to proceed despite county zoning decisions.
Waggoner will not seek a restraining order against the recall petition.

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Montana state officials plan a public meeting on April 22 in Laurel about a proposed forensic mental health facility.
Mayor Dave Waggoner confirmed the meeting will be at the Laurel Public Library.
Yellowstone County commissioners will discuss scheduling a public hearing on April 2 over zoning concerns.
State law allows the project to proceed despite county zoning decisions.
Waggoner will not seek a restraining order against the recall petition.