Ravalli County Treasurer

Treasurer Valerie Stamey did not attend a Ravalli County Commission meeting Tuesday, February 18, and now is facing almost $30,000 in fines.

With the payment of four million dollars in delinquent taxes owed the state, Ravalli County will avoid a $37,000 interest penalty from the Montana Department of Revenue.

In the last ten days, the Ravalli County treasurer's office has gone through a maelstrom of controversy, with the suspension of treasurer Valerie Stamey, and her accusations of wrongdoing against county commissioners and other officials.

UPDATE - 4 p.m. Thursday, January 23 After a public meeting with the Ravalli County Commissioners, County Attorney Bill Fulbright announced that County Treasurer Valerie Stamey has been placed on paid administrative leave, pending the outcome of two investigations...

Ravalli County Treasurer Valerie Stamey is lashing back at critics who blame her for delays in disbursing tax monies to towns and government entities.

Ravalli County Treasurer Valerie Stamey has been struggling to put her office together after three staffers left, stating she could not do the job. However, Commissioner Suzy Foss said Stamey is on the right track.