406 Forum: April 12

Big Sky is a fast-growing and young ski town. What do you think is the most pressing issue it faces?

Shannon Sears

Big Sky, Montana

“The biggest challenge is a gap between the number of employees needed and the lack of available housing to support this growth; I feel like there’s an issue in keeping good employees right now.”

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Josh Treasure

Big Sky, Montana

“In my opinion there is not enough infrastructure to support the growth—roads, paths to certain houses, water and sewer, things like that. I know the TIGER grant is helping make plans, but there needs to be a bigger push for infrastructure.”

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Carrie Hicks

Gallatin Gateway, Montana

“Definitely affordable housing, and pet friendly housing for renters. I was trying to find something that wasn’t employee housing, and having a dog it was nearly impossible to find something to rent for the season.”

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Victoria Tye

Big Sky, Montana

“Housing for sure. We got lucky enough to find a place to buy, but there needs to be more options to rent affordably. Our mortgage is cheaper than what we were finding for rent.”