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Report: Montana towns need tax, policy tweaks to coexist with tourists
July 4, 2023 /
Close to 4 million visitors a year pass through West Yellowstone, hoping they won’t need an ambulance service supported by barely a thousand local taxpayers.
Places like Whitefish and Bozeman have booming ski resorts, but no place where resort workers can afford to live. Those tourist-driven challenges might have tourist-paid solutions, according to a new report by Headwaters Economics that examines the double-edged sword of benefits and burdens for communities known for their outdoor recreation amenities.
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