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Rick Tryon

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Rick Tryon is an entrepreneur, a singer-songwriter, and is currently serving a four year term as a Great Falls City Commissioner. Helping Montana become an even greater place to live, play and work is Tryon's passion.

City Commission

Great Falls Homeless Camp Garbage Dump

On Sunday I received the following message and picture from a Great Falls resident: "Hey Rick we went to...

Rick Tryon - August 2, 2023

City Commission

City Property Tax Increase By $2.63 Per Month For $300,000 Home

Last week the Great Falls City Commission voted 4-0 (Mayor Kelly was not present) to accept the City Manager's FY24 budget which...

Rick Tryon - July 24, 2023

Great Falls

Who Likes Paying Taxes? Raise Your Hand.

No one likes paying taxes. I certainly don't. I don't like handing over my hard earned money to pay...

Rick Tryon - July 6, 2023

City Commission

GFPD Issued Press Release Last Week And Statement Last Night On Gun Store Raid

There have been a number of questions from the community about the IRS/ATF raid on a Great Falls gun store.

Rick Tryon - June 21, 2023

Great Falls

Great Falls Public Library Cancels Planned June ‘Pride Fest’ Events

Over the past week I have been contacted and asked by several Great Falls citizens whether or not the Great Falls Public...

Rick Tryon - May 30, 2023

City Commission

Great Falls Local Budget Realities

With a new fiscal year and budget for the City of Great Falls right around the corner, FY24 starts July 1, 2023,...

Rick Tryon - April 10, 2023

Great Falls

Great Falls Library Director Answers ‘Drag Queen Story Hour’ Video Questions

At our Great Falls City Commission regular meeting on February 28 the Commission voted unanimously to put a levy request by the...

Rick Tryon - March 9, 2023

Great Falls

Calling On Local Legislators: Walk Your ‘Conservative’ Talk

Cascade County Republicans won every single race on the ballot in the 2022 election. It was a jaw-dropping result given that Cascade...

Rick Tryon - February 6, 2023

City Commission

Ban Gas Stoves In Great Falls?

Last week I received an email in my City Commission inbox from a city resident urging a phase-out of fossil fuels for...

Rick Tryon - January 25, 2023

Crime

Good News And Bad News, Great Falls: Building Permits Up, Crime Up

Well, Great Falls friends and neighbors, there's some good news and there's some bad news. Good News First

Rick Tryon - January 16, 2023