How to bring Horse racing back to Billings. We raise race horses, have a Stallion, train and race horses. All of our business is going outside the state because of the racing industry is depleted here. Ask places like Lextron, West Feeds, Western Ranch about the business they get from 8 weeks of horse racing - hotels, restaurants the list goes on of what the industry brings to the area

The Billings Gazette has it right--trails improve our community and make it a more attractive place to live. As we try to recruit new doctors, engineers, lawyers and other professionals, a good trail system makes it easier. Trails make Billings a better community and are critical to our continued growth.

An outlet mall along the interstate would be a tremendous draw to our area. Plus the bonus of no sales tax could be part of promotion to both the stores and customers.

Billings needs a new sports complex with an aquatic center, gym, and skating rink. Go big or go home Billings.

Billings should recognize Martin Luther King day. Montana should too, but Billings shouldn't be held back by the prejudice that dominates the rest of the state. If Billings wants to attract national and regional conventions, then it cannot hold on to the historical prejudice that so dominates Montana history.

Local business should be able to prohibit people from carrying concealed weapons onto their property. We need a law that would allow owners to post their property that "No Concealed Weapons Allowed." I am tried of the gun nuts.

Our two new middle schools should be conected to our trail system as part of construction.

The multi-use trail along Rimrock Road should be extended west to Phipps Park. This would provide great access to the park, Agusta Ranch, Ironwood, Copperridge and Falconridge. This would provide so much additional connectivity that it should be a priority.

Shiloh Road is so impressive and it is so enjoyable to drive. Billings needs to build more roads to the Shiloh standards. The roundabouts are great. The landscaping makes a great entrance to Billings. The bike-pedestrian trail is the best in Billings. Shiloh set a new standard. I hope that future roads will be built to that same standard.

Chamber needs to serve all businesses, not just downtown outfits. Do you support all business in our area or just members? Billings should have lowest energy costs in our area with 3 refineries. But they take advantage of locals to sell cheap in Spokane & Minneapolis.