The Kalispell Chamber of Commerce is endorsing two candidates for this November’s municipal election — Kisa Davison for mayor and Kyle Waterman for Ward 3.

This is the first time in the organization’s history that members have voted to endorse candidates in a local election. During a special luncheon, Chamber President and CEO Lorraine Clarno said they decided to make an endorsement because of the “exceptional change in leadership,” including a mayoral race and a vote to elected new councilors who will play a role in hiring a new city manager. The three-step endorsement process sought “to identify the most pro-business candidates.”

Davison, a longtime business owner, currently sits as chair of the Kalispell Business Improvement District and is a former chamber board member.

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