On Wednesday evening, the Whitefish Community Development Board convened to examine the economic development component of Vision Whitefish 2045, focusing on revisions proposed by the Heart of Whitefish group. The latest draft indicates that 43 percent of local jobs are connected to the tourism sector. n nThe city’s median household income currently stands at $69,919. Leading employers in Whitefish as of 2024 include Logan Health, BNSF Railway, and the Whitefish School District. n nBoard members reviewed the proposed changes to determine which should be retained or removed from the final policy document. Mallory Phillips, a board member, raised concerns about assumptions regarding commuting patterns, stating, “We’re making assumptions on why people are commuting, and I don’t think that is an appropriate thing in the growth policy. I think there’s a variety of reasons people can leave.” n nThe draft will undergo further revisions, and a public hearing on this section is expected to be scheduled at a later date. n— news from NBC Montana
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Whitefish Community Development Board reviews Vision 2045 economic section
The Whitefish Community Development Board held a discussion Wednesday night on Vision Whitefish 2045 to revisit at the economic development section and review the changes that Heart of Whitefish made. n nThe most recent draft shows 43% of jobs in Whitefish are tourism related. n nThe average median household income in Whitefish is $69,919. n nThe top Whitefish employers as of 2024 are Logan Health, BNSF and the Whitefish School District. n nMembers of the board went through the draft to decide whether to keep or take away the revisions. n n“We’re making a assumptions on why people are commuting, and I don’t think that is an appropriate thing in the growth policy. I think there’s a variety of reasons people can leave,” board member Mallory Phillips said. n nThe draft will continue to be worked on and a public hearing on the section will be set at a future date.