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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Running for Missoula’s mayor has been a privilege
Andrea Davis Hello, Missoula. I’m Andrea Davis, and I’m running to be your next Mayor. At this point in the campaign cycle, you’ve probably heard me talk about who I am and what I do. You’ve probably heard that I’m a UM Grad, that I’ve called Missoula home for 25 years, and that I’ve spent […]
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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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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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Mayor Hess a strong city partner
Missoula County Board of Commissioners As your Missoula County commissioners, we know a thing or two about the importance of partnerships. Over the years, we’ve seen the good, the bad, and the ugly of city-county working relationships across Montana and have witnessed far too many examples of Montana’s 56 counties where county and municipal relations […]
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Several Missoula City Council members push for higher pay | #citycouncil
Martin Kidston (Missoual Current) Over the past two weeks, several members of the Missoula City Council have suggested they’re not paid enough for the work they’re asked to do as an elected official, and the question isn’t likely to fade any time soon. Last week, council member Daniel Carlino sought to amend the city’s new […]
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Viewpoint: Action, not words – Mike Nugent best for mayor
Tyler Gernant One of the most common stories you’ll hear about Mike Nugent is someone meeting him and immediately thinking, “that guy should be mayor.” It’s an experience I share with so many others in Missoula. As a community, business, and City Council leader, Mike has worked together with all ideologies to develop common sense […]
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