There is an immediate need for economic aid to small businesses in Glacier County that are directly impacted by a year-long shutdown. Many of the family-run establishments in our area have sacrificed a year’s income to protect the health and safety of the community. They now need assistance in order to regain the vibrant and varied recreational economy on the eastern edge of Glacier Park.

Rather than vilify small business owners that willingly closed to protect the most vulnerable, Glacier County should take proactive steps to assist families and individuals in regaining financial security.