The Whitehall Ledger - Serving Southern Jefferson County in the Great State of Montana

A ruling is expected to be made this week that will decide the fate of a recall election for five elected officials in Whitehall.

Following nearly six hours of testimony in the 5th Judicial Courtroom in Boulder last Friday; Judge Katherine Bidegaray said via a teleconference feed she would make a decision later this week.

The hearing was a continuation of an August hearing challenging the recall petitions submitted by Whitehall resident Lynn Nemeth. A temporary restraining order was granted on July 15 to prevent a recall election for Mayor Davis, and Council members Tom Jenkin, Gerry Keo...