Missoula City Council approves greenway project, assessments | #citycouncil
Martin Kidston (Missoula Current) Several city blocks in the Riverfront Neighborhood will see a number of right-of-way improvements under a greenway project approved by members of the City Council on Wednesday. Still, disagreement over who should fund the project’s sidewalks remained in play, as several properties within the project area will be assessed roughly 15% […]
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Missoula City Council bids farewell, thanks outgoing members | #citycouncil
Martin Kidston (Missoula Current) Members of the Missoula City Council on Monday night said goodbye to Heidi West and John Contos, thanking them for their tenure and their commitment to the city. Neither member sought reelection and their terms expire this month. And while it happens every few years as members come and go, saying […]
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City Council candidate questionnaire: Ward 6 Sandra Vasecka | #citycouncil
The Missoula Current sent a candidate questionnaire to all City Council candidates ahead of the General Election in November. Below is the response from Ward 6 council candidate Sandra Vasecka. 1. While this is a non-partisan race, how do you align politically? Libertarian. 2. What do you see as the top issues facing the city […]
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City Council candidate questionnaire: Ward 5 Lynn-Wood Fields | #citycouncil
The Missoula Current sent a candidate questionnaire to all City Council candidates ahead of the General Election in November. Below is the response from Ward 5council candidate Lynn Wood-Fields. 1. While this is a non-partisan race, how do you align politically? I am a democrat and a proud supporter of labor and unions. However, on […]
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City Council candidate Questionnaire: Ward 4 Alan Ault | #citycouncil
The Missoula Current sent a candidate questionnaire to all City Council candidates ahead of the General Election in November. Below is the response from Ward 4 council candidate Alan Ault. 1. While this is a non-partisan race, how do you align politically? I filed as an independent with COPP (Commissioner of Political Practice) 2. What […]
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Meet Missoula City Council Ward 6 candidate Sean Patrick McCoy | #citycouncil
MISSOULA — Sean Patrick McCoy, a farmer and US Navy veteran says that he’s running for Missoula City Council in Ward 6 to continue his service to his community. “I am running for City Council because I have spent my whole life serving my community, starting as a veteran at 18 and continuing through fighting […]
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City Council candidate questionnaire: Ward 2 Mirtha Becerra | #citycouncil
The Missoula Current sent a candidate questionnaire to all City Council candidates ahead of the General Election in November. Below is the response from Ward 2 council candidate Mirtha Becerra. 1. While this is a non-partisan race, how do you align politically? This is a nonpartisan race, and a non-partisan job, and a non-partisan way […]
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Meet Missoula City Council Ward 5 candidate Lynn Wood-Fields | #citycouncil
MISSOULA — MISSOULA- Lynn Wood-Fields, an award-winning filmmaker and producer is running for Missoula City Council member John Contos’s Ward 5 seat as he is not seeking reelection. Wood-Fields says that she wants to be at the table where policy is made. “I’m running for City Council for a variety of reasons. One of the […]
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Meet Missoula City Council Ward 4 candidate Alan Ault | #citycouncil
MISSOULA — Alan Ault who is running against incumbent Missoula City Council Ward 4 member Amber Sherill says he’s looking to help address the homeless and taxing problems residents are facing. “I’m running for Ward 4 for City Council, and there’s a number of reasons why I’m running. If you’ve been paying attention to the […]
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Missoula City Council to discuss bear-resistant trash bin requirement | #citycouncil
MISSOULA — The Missoula City Council will hold a public hearing on Monday evening to discuss solid waste regulations requiring bear-resistant trash bins in the city limits. The Missoula County commissioners adopted a regulation last week that will phase in the requirement of bear-resistant trash bins over the next three years. The new expanded bear […]
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