Jordan Hess and Andrea Davis. on Monday night, Mike Nugent nobly stepped aside after several locked votes and Jordan Hess was elected by the Missoula City Council to be the. which amount to more than $11 million in new state revenue in Missoula. Zephyr and her. Boil it down and Missoula needs more shelter space if it hopes to prevent outdoor camps from swelling in the summer months - and dealing with the social and environmental impacts that such camps present. He joins sitting Mayor Jordan Hess in the race, along with Homeword executive director Andrea Davis. Martin Kidston. He is by far the most qualified candidate. It's something we endeavored to do very quickly,” Hess said of. Candidates include current Mayor Jordan Hess, Ward 5 City Councilor Mike Nugent, Homeword Executive Director Andrea Davis, businessman Shawn K… Approved Missoula budget tells 'alarming story' of. — Josh Slotnick, Juanita Vero, Dave Strohmaier, Missoula County Commissioners While Engen looks to keep his job as mayor, only two incumbents have filed to retain their seat on City Council, including Ward 5 councilmember Stacie Anderson and Ward 2 councilmember Jordan Hess. "This is a beautiful historic building that is an anchor in our downtown and it is well-built," explained mayor Jordan Hess. com) Five candidates vying to finish the last two years of former Mayor John Engen's term gathered for the first time together at the Missoula Public Library on Monday night to answer questions ranging from housing to homelessness. Zooey Zephyr are unacceptable and undemocratic. He's a proven leader on climate resiliency, addressing houselessness and improving our local infrastructure. Kristen Jordan will represent Ward 6 for Missoula's city council after securing 72. (Missoula Current) Missoula officially turned the page on a new era of governance on Monday when the city's new mayor was sworn into office, followed by the celebration of dozens of jubilant supporters. and last updated 2023-01-04 10:10:56-05. “Since we don't have enough shelter beds, we can't remove someone from an encampment in a public space,” said Missoula Mayor. Missoula property owners will receive a “scary” notice of property tax increases June 30. Colyer, MCPS Interim Superintendent Russ Lodge and Mayor Jordan Hess praised the quick and collaborative response to the threat and subsequent lockdown. I am writing to support mayoral candidate Jordan Hess. two public commenters stormed out of City Council Chambers after Mayor Jordan Hess instructed. “Jordan is usually the smartest person in the room,” said Ward 4’s Amber Sherrill, quoting late mayor John Engen, “and he would never. Aug 31, 2023. “This has been a goal of the city and county quite literally for decades,” said Missoula Mayor Jordan Hess. Prior to becoming mayor in September 2022, Mr. “There are. Ben Webb, left, and firefighter/paramedic Chad Maney coil a hose at the downtown station Wednesday, Sept. Missoula, MT (KGVO-AM News) - On February 22, 2023, before his monthly ‘Wednesdays With the Mayor’ program, City of Missoula Mayor Jordan Hess stopped by the KGVO studio and provided a brief. Hess said he has been comparing Missoula’s homeless issue. Colyer. 1 weather alerts 1 closings. Sep 5, 2023; Missoula is so lucky to have a leader who's as committed to the public interest as Jordan Hess. Equity, housing and engagement all figured prominently in the guide for. Hess succeeds John Engen, who died last month from pancreatic cancer. Zoning Information. MISSOULA - Jordan Hess was officially sworn in as the new mayor of Missoula on Wednesday. Of those 18, six were named on Monday to move on to interviews. Jordan Hess seeks third. Jordan Hess, Mike Nugent, Patrick Weasel Head, Teigan Avery, Jacob Elder and Fred Rice are the Missoula City Council’s nominees for mayor. Jonathan Karlen, D-Missoula. Name Title Email Phone Additional Phone Hess, Jordan Mayor (406) 552-6001 Bakula, Heidi Executive Assistant (406) 552-6001 Bickell, Dale Chief Administrative Officer (406) 552-6001 Merriam, Ginny Public Information / Communications Director (406) 552. 3. Friday kicked off a weekend full of. 1 weather alerts 1 closings/delays. Missoula Mayor Jordan Hess officially presented the city’s budget request to the city council this week, asking for a median property tax increase of 9. The completed project. He most recently worked for more than eight years as Director of Transportation at the University of Montana, where he led UM to be the first college campus in the. Nov 18, 2023. The. Jordan Hess seeks third term on City Council Seeking a third term on city council, Jordan Hess feels he brings experience, problem solving for Ward 2 Missoula mayoral candidates square off at City. Hess served for nine years on the Missoula City Council, in roles as committee chair and vice president of the Council. —. “I think we’re definitely making headway on a number of fronts,” said Jordan Hess, Missoula City Council vice president. The site's master plan includes a hotel and concert venue, housing, office, retail and. — The Missoula City Council has selected Jordan Hess as the new mayor of Missoula. 1. for 48 years and has advanced the field of municipal attorney in the state of Montana in countless ways,” said Mayor Jordan Hess. Two decades ago, it was the other way around. This role demands a leader who can chart a path. Mayor Jordan Hess, Missoula County Public Schools Superintendent Russ Lodge and Missoula Interim Police Chief Mike Colyer spoke at a press conference on Tuesday, April 18, 2023. m. Missoula Mayor Jordan Hess lived right across the alley from The Rowe apartments during college, and he said he loved his time spent there. Only 43% of Missoula voters returned their ballots for the Missoula municipal primary Tuesday, but they supported Andrea Davis and Mike Nugent for mayor. Missoula Mayor Jordan Hess (center right), Missoula Redevelopment Agency Executive Director Ellen Buchanan (left) and EPA Region 8 Administrator KC Becker (right) tour the Old Sawmill District, a tens-of-millions of dollars redevelopment project and one of the largest brownfield efforts in Montana. Current Mayor Jordan Hess. We need to reform our land-use code, and we're working on that. The Primary Election on September 12 did not go the way I wanted it to go, and there will be a transition in the Mayor’s office in the coming months. Jordan Hess "There's so much good stuff going on in this space. MISSOULA, Mont. A random drawing from a hat placed the interviews, which will be conducted by the Montana League of Women Voters, in the following order: Jacob Elder; Jordan Hess; Fred Rice; Teigen Avery; Mike Nugent; and Patrick Weasel Head. — Missoula Mayor Jordan Hess announced the selection of a new city clerk and legislative services director Thursday. Jordan Hess is Missoula's 51st Mayor. Mayor Jordan Hess declared a homeless emergency in June. Main St. Council president Gwen Jones has served as acting mayor – the city's second female mayor – and will now pass the torch to Hess, who will be sworn in this week. Mayor presents budget plan for housing, infrastructure, safety. In Missoula, the Poverello Center is full and the city is unable to fund an additional shelter. Interviews will be held on Sept. Colyer, who was born and raised in Missoula, is a 27-year veteran of the MPD and has been serving as interim police chief since March. Colyer, who was born and raised in Missoula, is a 27-year veteran of the Missoula Police. com) Andrea Davis joins Hess. Liz Cheney denounces Trump and Jim Jordan in Mansfield speech Vehicle kills grizzly on deadly segment of Highway 93 Water main break floods portion of Missoula street; closes restaurantLetter to the editor: Missoula is lucky to have Jordan Hess. Jordan Hess. Hess, who brings a transportation background to the city, said the effort to address Brooks Street goes back to 2015 in a process he helped lead. Jennifer Savage Sierra Farmer. Jordan Hess: City of Missoula: Julie Lacey : Missoula Economic Partnership: Kim Sawyer: Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Missoula: Laura Henning: Glacier Ice Rink: Laura Millin : Missoula Art Museum : Linda McCarthy: Downtown Missoula Partnership: Lisa Tate: National Museum of Forest Service History:NBC Montana's recent reporting shows Mayor Jordan Hess initially proposed budget that would increase taxes by almost 10%, and add more $6 million in revenue. prompting Mayor Jordan Hess to declare the situation an official. Jordan Hess. Martin Kidston. C. Porter Middle School, 2510. As a former state leader, I’m impressed by the way Mayor. Current incumbent Mayor Jordan Hess held the seat since his appointment in September 2022 and served Missoula City Council nine years prior. For every $100,000 of assessed. (Missoula Current) As Jordan Hess faces his last few days as Missoula’s mayor, he’ll be working to ensure his replacement has the help he or she needs to transition into the. (Daily Montanan) Missoula’s Mayor Jordan Hess declared a homelessness and sheltering state of emergency this month as a crisis center in Billings reports more people who are homeless for the first time and a shelter in Great Falls sees a growing need for its services. Martin Kidston. Hess noted that standing outside for even a. Our favorite photos of the week from June 19 to June 25. Missoula Mayor Jordan Hess has released his executive budget for the next fiscal year, one that invests heavily into social services, climate change and equity. “We need to have a big place because we, as a Muslim community, are growing day by day so we need to have an appropriate place,” Niazai said. When Jordan served as a city councilperson, I always found him to be approachable, informed, direct, and thoughtful. Current Mayor Jordan Hess says that the City of Missoula is ultimately seeing a housing issue and that the city needs a second shelter to help with the. W. Missoula Mayor Jordan Hess discusses the homeless challenges the city faces due to a lack of funding and shelter space. 14. The second complaint alleges a poll conducted in Missoula in April estimated to cost at least $15,000 to $25,000 in support of Nugent was not disclosed in campaign finance reports. “The program we're looking to pilot is to create a pathway for clean-energy jobs for young mothers,” Mayor Jordan Hess told the Missoula Current. Missoula Mayor Jordan Hess has clearly aligned with Whitefish officials in this dispute. Missoula Fire Capt. He made the announcement Tuesday, noting his nine years of City Council service. 2. Jordan Hess 4/20/23 Jordan Hess 4/20/23. Decisions are made frequently by government impacting the real estate industry and the business of our members. (Missoula Current) As Jordan Hess faces his last few days as Missoula's mayor, he'll be working to ensure his replacement has the help he or she. “He’s contributed tremendously to not only the City of Missoula. The mayor of Missoula plays a pivotal role in guiding the city’s priorities, day-to-day and long-range operations, and philosophic approach. Staff. Jordan Hess is a quiet guy, a worker not a celebrity, and he gets things – a lot of things- done. I look forward to supporting Mayor Hess in advancing the City’s goals, as well as the innovation he brings to the office. Nugent is taking on incumbent Mayor Jordan Hess and three other candidates. According to Final Election Night Totals, incumbents Jordan Hess and Stacie Anderson both held their seats against rivals Rebecca Dawson and Bob Campbell, each holding 60% of the vote respectively. m. ANTONIO IBARRA OLIVARES,. Personal attacks and a violation of decorum prompted the Missoula City Council to recess for a short minute on Monday night after an attendee shouted at officials. O. Missoula, MT (KGVO-AM News) - It was an emotion-filled City Talk segment of KGVO’s Talk Back show on Friday, as Missoula Mayor Jordan Hess took calls from listeners on two main topics, city. on Wednesday, Hess had 2,120 votes (59. ADVERTISEMENT. Current Missoula Mayor Jordan Hess officially announced on Tuesday that he's running for the position. Jordan Hess won a third term on Missoula’s city council, according election night vote results. It would provide a one-time property tax refund for owner-occupied properties, or a tax rebate to renters with a household income of less than 130% of the area median income. During a hodgepodge Missoula City Council meeting Monday that tackled issues related to farm animals, park fees, the Riverfront Triangle and equity, Mayor Jordan Hess inveighed against the. Ward 2 encompasses the Westside, Captain John Mullan and Grant Creek neighborhoods. He looked back at a time when there were multiple sources of income for such projects. Missoula Mayor Jordan Hess has appointed Captain Mike Colyer to the top slot in the Missoula Police Department. A coalition of more than 60 downtown business and property owners in Missoula sent a strongly worded letter to Mayor Jordan Hess late Wednesday night expressing concerns over plans to revamp. Martin Kidston. Missoula now has a new Mayor, Jordan Hess, appointed on September 12, who will bring his own approach and new relationships to the office. — The Missoula City Council has selected Jordan Hess as the new mayor of Missoula. “I remember a week before he died, I got to see him in. Hess signed the emergency proclamation last week — the first of its […] The post. Jordan Hess, Mike Nugent, Patrick Weasel Head, Teigan Avery, Jacob Elder and Fred Rice are the Missoula City Council’s nominees for mayor. Missoula voters on Tuesday will decide the city's first new elected mayor in nearly 20 years. With the Montana legislative session set to kick off on Jan. Missoula Mayor Jordan Hess planned to speak in favor of the measure this week. Davis, who won the. A coalition of more than 60 downtown business and property owners in Missoula sent a strongly worded letter to Mayor Jordan Hess late Wednesday night expressing concerns over plans to revamp. Martin Kidston. Of those 18, six were named on Monday to move on to interviews. But even with a tighter budget, the City of Missoula still plans to allocate more money and. Jordan Hess, Shawn Knopp and Brandi. Hess comes into the office with years of experience Mis Wed, 01 Nov 2023 00:24:22 GMT. Jordan Hess. The field of five mayoral candidates will narrow to two on Tuesday as Missoula voters head to the polls for the municipal primary. Aislin Tweedy. Missoula City Council member Jordan Hess agreed, “While the Covid-19 pandemic has disrupted the lives and livelihoods of tens of millions of people, there are lessons we can learn from the changes we had to make. Assumed office January 2, 2006. Paid for by the Missoula County Democrats. 6 billion gallons a year. He will assume official duties on June 12, 2023, if his appointment is confirmed by the. Hess served for nine years on the Missoula City Council, in roles as committee chair and vice president of the Council. Without action, city officials said Missoula would be out of compliance with the court ruling and would risk creating “incompatible” uses in public parks, which the taxpayers have invested tens of millions of dollars to enjoy. us . Oct 24, 2023. Niazai said he’s met with Missoula Mayor Jordan Hess to discuss the issue. mayor@ci. Jordan Hess, Committee Member. Marilyn Marler, D-Missoula, after she is sworn in to office at the Missoula City Council chambers on Monday afternoon. MISSOULA, Mont. Speakers include Missoula Mayor Jordan Hess, Missoula area House Rep. Hess must run for the office in the next municipal election, in. — Julie Merritt, former Missoula City. Missoula City Council member and mayoral candidate Mike Nugent on Wednesday released a multi-pronged approach that he believes will provide both short- and long-term solutions to the city's homeless challenge. Hess wants to be the Full Time Mayor of. The Poverello Center, which runs the shelter. Current Mayor Jordan Hess announced he was. 6 million budget for Fiscal Year 2024. (Martin Kidston/Missoula Current file) Other city priorities include protecting Tax Increment Financing and aligning it with the state's new definition of workforce housing. Hess says when the policy was being developed the idea was to prioritize development in the. While campers can no longer sleep overnight in Missoula parks, they can sleep in other public places and are likely to do so. Mayor Jordan Hess said the tax burden in Missoula County now places 65% of the cost on property owners while large corporations only account for around 42%. Over the past decade in local government as a member of City Council and as mayor, I’ve seen the power of our community to come together to address complex challenges. Missoula Mayor Jordan Hess with Missoula County commissioners. Missoula Mayor Jordan Hess and several members of City Council said they've received an unusual volume of phone calls and emails, and they're not deaf to the concerns. — Ellen Leahy, Former MissoulaWith that in mind, Missoula Mayor Jordan Hess on Monday proclaimed the week of Oct. Missoula is so lucky to have a leader who's as committed to the public interest as Jordan Hess. MISSOULA, Mont. The area is 52 miles northwest of Missoula. (Missoula Current) With six applicants vying to fill a vacant seat representing Ward 2 on the Missoula City Council, members of the council on Monday nominated all six for an interview. Michael Kavanaugh. Missoula Current Published: March 10, 2023. But in the end, the projects would be paid back. Missoula City Council Ward 1 candidate Kevin Hunt has big ideas for affordable housing and would like to see increased transparency in elected. Missoula County Commissioner Josh Slotnick and Missoula Mayor Jordan Hess spoke at City Club Missoula’s annual State of the Community luncheon along with University of Montana President Seth Bodnar. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES . Missoula, Montana, United States. Why some women 'want to want to have sex' but don't experience desire. In Missoula, we have a plentiful aquifer, and we have a well-run, City-owned water utility. As transportation director at UM, he helped introduce electric buses to Missoula and, as mayor, he is keeping the City of Missoula on track to achieve 100% clean electricity by 2030. Meet the City Council /QuickLinks. Mayor Jordan Hess took on this comprehensive approach Wednesday with the unveiling of Missoula’s 2024-2026 Strategic Plan. The virtual meeting of the Missoula City Council was called to order by Mayor Jordan Hess at 6:00 PM. 21% of votes cast in the election, claiming the victory over her opponent Tom Taylor. He most recently worked for more than eight years as Director of Transportation at. Jordan Hess, who worked alongside the late Mayor John Engen on a number of city initiates, including its acquisition of Mountain Water, its new housing policy and its. This year, four council members opted not to run, leaving only two incumbents on the ballot in Jordan Hess and Stacie Anderson. 15, 2022. According to the Montana campaign electronic reporting. 7 starting at 9 a. The City of Missoula on Friday declared an emergency surrounding homelessness and its lack of shelter space, enabling it to levy two emergency mills to help fund year-round shelter at the Johnson Street facility. — Officials say the city of Missoula is battling a homeless crisis. (Missoula Current) The city on Friday appointed a familiar name to serve as the interim chief of the Missoula Police Department. But Hess also took the opportunity to speak out against. The Missoula City Council selected Jordan Hess to be Missoula's next mayor on Sept. As of 1:30 a. Missoula is a city I love, and Mayor Jordan Hess is a leader I trust and respect. Hess will serve until the end of former mayor John. (Missoula Current) The field of candidates vying to become Missoula's next mayor grew deeper on Thursday when Andrea Davis announced her intent to run for the job. Mayor Jordan Hess moved to Missoula in 2005 to attend the University of Montana, where he studied Geography with emphases in Community & Environmental Planning and Cartography & GIS. The Missoula City Council showed little appetite for slimming down Mayor Jordan Hess’ $111 million budget for the upcoming fiscal year during a meeting to hash out budget amendments Wednesday. Missoula City Council member Jordan Hess speaks in the council chambers Monday night after being selected to serve as Missoula's mayor until 2023 after the death of former Mayor John Engen in. The two discussed their vision for downtown Missoula, taxes and bonds during a Tuesday forum hosted by the Downtown Missoula Partnership. Incumbent Jordan Hess said he's glad to see John Engen leading. Payments. His chief administrative officer, Dale Bickell, was listed as a witness for the City of. The two most tenured members of the Missoula City Council were appointed unanimously to serve as president and vice president on Monday, launching a new chapter in the daily function of the city's decision-making body. (Missoula Current) Calling housing, inequity and climate a city-wide goal shared by the vast majority of residents, Mayor Jordan Hess on Monday framed his new executive budget based upon the state's new property appraisals and said a tax increase was inevitable. Martin Kidston. 2 days ago · For the first time in nearly ten years, Jordan Hess no longer has to worry about the dynamics on the Missoula City Council. The candidates on affordable housing in Missoula. B. Emergency Phone: Link: Mayor's Office. Hess signed the emergency proclamation last week — the. 368 likes · 83 talking about this. Please join us in electing Mayor Jordan Hess to continue serving as Missoula’s mayor. Missoula, MT (KGVO-AM News) - At a special ceremony on Monday, Interim Mayor Jordan Hess, County Commission Chair Josh Slotnick, project managers from the city and the county, and the project. Mayor Jordan Hess presented his fiscal year 2024 (FY24) executive budget to City Council on June 28, stating his priorities in his budget letter. Loaded 0%. Posted at 3:05 PM, Jan 03, 2023 . m. 7 starting at 9 a. And he has crucial expertise beyond housing. Martin Kidston. 13, 2023. Jordan Hess “There's a lot going on on the housing front. Claire Trimble will become the new city clerk starting Jan. MISSOULA - Dozens of Missoula citizens gathered in Boyd Park to ask questions and express concerns with Mayor Jordan Hess and other public officials in an informal setting on Tuesday, May 23, 2023. Flood Protection Information. Jordan Hess “We did a zero-based budget some years before I was on City Council, and it was an exercise that was very challenging. Talk to him for a few minutes and it’s clear that Jordan’s enthusiasm for Missoula and all that makes it great. 24 “May Nan Ellingson Week” in recognition for her contributions to Missoula and the state. Paid for by Jordan Hess for Mayor Dave Strohmaier and Amber Sherrill, Treasurers P. He was appointed to the position by the Missoula City Council following a long meeting late on Monday night. Mayor Hess transitions out of Missoula mayor office. In his 10 years of service on City Council and now as mayor, he's been a leader on building climate. Hess was a knowledgeable leader in creating Missoula's Affordable Housing Trust Fund. Shawn Knopp and Brandi Atanasoff have also entered the race. The first Chat takes place on. Standing for the Pledge of Allegiance from left to right are council members Mike Nugent, Amber Sherrill and Mayor Jordan Hess. The. 1 weather alerts 1 closings/delays. 02 Missoula Municipal Code entitled “Missoula City-County Health Code Adopted by Reference” to adopt the. Candidates include current Mayor Jordan Hess, Ward 5 City. (Missoula Current) A steady stream of voters filtered into the elections center on Tuesday afternoon, making the deadline to cast a ballot in year's primary race for Missoula mayor. City Council. Missoula MT (KGVO-AM News) - Missoula Mayor Jordan Hess will host a public meeting to address the issue of what is now being called the Jonson Street Community Center on Tuesday evening at the. Neuroscience Instructor, UM. ) Hess steps into office following the death in. Jordan Hess serves as the 51 st mayor of Missoula. Jordan Hess is Missoula's 51st Mayor. Letter to the editor: Thank you, Mayor Hess. Hess noted that standing outside for even a. MISSOULA — Missoula City Council Ward 2 representative Jordan Hess was appointed to lead the city following the death of. City of Missoula Official Instagram Pages. As transportation director at UM, he helped introduce electric buses to Missoula and, as mayor, he is keeping the City of Missoula on track to achieve 100% clean electricity by 2030. But the city does support a local bill sponsored by Rep. — Missoula Mayor Jordan Hess will run for reelection during this year’s municipal election. Nugent was was elected to the Missoula City Council in 2021 and has worked in the housing industry for the last 15 years, including the Missoula Housing Authority board of. Nov 14, 2023. Missoula City Attorney Jim Nugent, front, listens in on a Mountain Water case in Missoula District Court in 2016. Council voted in Ward 5 Representative. Jan 2014 - Jul 20228 years 7 months. Mayor Hess is committed to helping Missoula stay strong and resilient in the face of climate change. “Mountain Line has been expanding services and electrifying and doing all sorts of great programming for years, but they haven't had the infrastructure background to support that growth. In collaboration with City Council and staff, Mayor Engen had created a thoughtful. Friday morning Missoula Mayor Jordan Hess declared a houselessness and sheltering state of emergency. Jordan Hess for Mayor Friends, Serving as your Mayor for the past year has been a tremendous privilege. City officials on Wednesday maintained their stance that Missoula was facing a homeless “emergency,” a condition declared by Mayor Jordan Hess back in April. Missoula voters on. Missoula Mayor Jordan Hess on Friday declared a state of emergency,. He is a great leader, and I would be so happy to continue to call him Mayor!. Jacob Elder; Jordan Hess; Fred Rice; Teigen Avery; Mike Nugent; and Patrick Weasel Head. Learn about the Mayor and his office. Pam Walzer, Treasurer P. The City of Missoula and Missoula County issued. “We don’t want to lose control of the parks,” Missoula Mayor Jordan Hess said. Interim Mayor Jordan Hess was third in the mayoral race with 2,451 votes In Ward 5, Campbell, a retired Missoula Police Sergeant, had 931 votes to Linwood Fields at 793, and David Bell at 462. 9. Jordan Hess is Missoula's 51st Mayor. 71% on city property owners. Missoula Mayor Jordan Hess lived right across the alley from The Rowe apartments during college, and he said he loved his time spent there. Martin Kidston. While campers can no longer sleep overnight in Missoula parks, they can sleep in other public places and are likely to do so. Councilor Jordan Hess will served as mayor of Missoula through the end of 2023. Sep 25, 2022. Both took the oath on Monday, which began Anderson's second term representing Ward 5 and Hess's third. On Sept. Of the five candidates on file with the Montana Secretary of State's Office, candidates Mike Nugent and Jordan Hess have raised the most money as of the latest filing period, which closed on June 15. ". Mateer continued to shout, forcing Hess to recess the. Oct 17, 2023. 1. “We don’t want to lose control of the parks,” Missoula Mayor Jordan Hess said. But given a recent court ruling, the city is unable to move homeless campers off the sidewalks and out of the parks unless they can also provide shelter. TDS Telecommunications LLC (TDS ®) opened a new warehouse in Missoula on Thursday and was welcomed to the community by Governor Greg Gianforte and Missoula Mayor Jordan Hess. Mayor Jordan Hess, left, watches as. on Wednesday, Sept. - The Missoula City Council voted Jordan Hess to be Missoula's next mayor. With former Mayors Jordan Hess and Daniel Kemmis – and most of City Council in attendance – Andrea Davis took the oath of office, as did council member Sierra Farmer. The council took public comment on the three candidates nominated, Jordan Hess, Fred Rice, and Mike Nugent, then moved forward to voting requiring the. Only three incumbents have filed to retain their seat, including Missoula Mayor John Engen, Ward 5 council member Stacie Anderson, and Ward 2 council member Jordan Hess. — With less than a few weeks left in office, Missoula Mayor Jordan Hess transformed his final casual conversation into a retrospective on his time leading the city. Daniel Carlino Mike Nugent. His passing set the city on a narrow timeline of selecting a new mayor under the antiquated constraints of state law. Brandi Atanasoff, who says she’s had a diverse background when it comes to her ties in Missoula, told MTN News that. The field of five mayoral candidates will narrow to two on Tuesday as Missoula voters head to the polls for the municipal primary. “It’s amazing how many similarities there are,” remarked Missoula Mayor Jordan Hess, who visited Palmerston North in 2019. (Missoula Current) In what would be the last City Council meeting of his tenure as mayor, Jordan Hess praised Missoula's city employees, its innovation and. MISSOULA — A big game of Tetris is taking shape downtown,. Missoula County is rallying other counties to join a regional rail authority to restore passenger. Local News Missoula agencies reflect on. RELATED: Jordan Hess announces candidacy for. It was a hard fought election season. 12, 2022. The housing challenges facing Missoula, including the rising cost of what's currently available, remains an issue that's facing much of the West and nearly all of Montana. MISSOULA — As Jordan Hess faces his last few days as Missoula's mayor, he'll be working to ensure his replacement has the help he or she needs to transition into the role. Mayor Jordan Hess and City Councilor Mike Nugent are both ahead of former Mayor John Engen’s record of $32,457. He called the city's plan to end homelessness a failure and said Missoula is trying to play "catch-up. Candidates include current Mayor Jordan Hess, Ward 5 City. Katie Holick. (Missoula. Chats in the Parks involve informal conversations with Mayor Jordan Hess and city staff regarding ongoing projects throughout Missoula. Prior to becoming mayor in September 2022, Mr. The Frontier Institute recently issued a report titled “FY2024 Real Local Budgets” that relies on an unsubstantiated assertion that local government expenditures shouldn’t exceed population. He understands that Missoula is a special place, and he wants to ensure that it remains that way, with heart and character," a news release states. Current Mayor Jordan Hess — who was selected last September to lead the city following the death of long-time mayor John Engen — polled in third. 'Humanitarian crisis': Missoula mayor declares homelessness emergencyPolice Captain Mike Colyer, previously Missoula Police Department's two-time interim chief, was appointed to permanently serve in the post by Mayor Jordan Hess Friday. Missoula Current Published: November 14, 2023. Jordan Hess was sworn in as Missoula’s new mayor at 2:15 p. On Wednesday, Missoula City Council members and members of the public filled the council. on Wednesday, Sept. In a recent interview, he also said that help must come from both the state and federal level. Missoula’s citizens are diverse and eclectic. Property tax reform tops the list, Hess said. Mike Colyer to the post to fill in for retiring Chief Jaeson White, who departs at the end of the month after three years in Missoula. "1 &lw &ohun 6wdii)urp -rugdq +hvv mrugdq#mrugdqkhvv frp! 6hqw )ulgd $xjxvw $0 7r &lw &ohun ,qerxqg 6xemhfw 0d udo $ssolfdwlrqMayor Jordan Hess announced he will allocate funds to reopen the Johnson Street Shelter, but Missoula City Council members say they have been left out of the decision. O. Jordan Hess and Andrea Davis Provided Missoula looked a lot different when Hess first stepped up to represent Ward 2 a decade ago, and many of the changes that have taken place have his. SJ Howell and Leo Thompson of the Two Spirit Society, among others. Back then, Hess said the state's tax system was largely rooted in extractive industries and in Missoula County, that included a. Serving as Missoula's mayor for the past year has been an honor and a privilege. MISSOULA, Mont. Mayor Jordan Hess said the Missoula Police Department responded quickly and while the incident was peacefully resolved, it created. “Council members Jordan and Carlino are exercising their First Amendment. “I don’t think that anybody intended the state law to have two guys standing in an alley at 10:30—trying to figure out what to do,” said Mike Nugent while conceding his vote to Jordan Hess for Missoula’s new mayor. Clean, fresh, safe drinking water is easy to take for granted.