Apologies for all the political news today. This item is relevant because “roads and dust” was a hot button during the primary and because Hall’s approach to the issue likely cost him some votes.

From the Wednesday, June 4, 2008 online edition of the Daily Inter Lake . . .

Jim Dupont has limited Gary Hall to one term as Flathead County commissioner.

Dupont, longtime former sheriff, far outdistanced incumbent Commissioner Hall in Tuesday’s primary election to win the Republican nomination for the county’s top job.

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Dupont campaigned on three key issues: roads and dust, public safety and private property rights. He said he is running because he believes the county needs someone on the commission who can make better decisions.

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