West Bonner leaders grateful for levy, but still face financial hardship

West Bonner leaders grateful for levy, but still face financial hardship

West Bonner’s budget hearing Wednesday night could have gone differently.  Without levy dollars, it likely would have been a dramatic and hours-long meeting, something not unfamiliar to Priest River residents, involving closing schools and laying off staff.  Instead, Wednesday’s budget hearing took about 45 minutes with no community member questions and kudos from the trustees. Trustees will consider approving the budget at their next meeting bu…