Colyer, who was born and raised in Missoula, is a 27-year veteran of the Missoula Police. Mayor Hess is working with Missoula County government to reform the property. Paid for by the Missoula County Democrats. Neuroscience Instructor, UM. Missoula City Councilmember Mike Nugent explains why he decided to vote for fellow councilmember Jordan Hess for mayor instead of himself, ending a deadlocked vote to replace late Mayor John Engen. Current Mayor Jordan Hess. Dean for College of Health, UM; spectrUM Board Chair. That means making sure affordable multi-unit housing also has access to clean, free public transit (while working at UM, Hess helped introduce electric buses to Missoula) that connects people to work, school and. Jordan Hess, the transportation director at the University of Montana, is seeking his third term on council and is being challenged by political newcomer Rebecca Dawson. Heidi West Mirtha Becerra. His Chief Administrative Officer, Dale Bickell, was listed as a witness for the City of Whitefish and wrote. Posted at 3:05 PM, Jan 03, 2023 . I’ve been working for years to increase housing supply with innovative solutions. Davis, who won the. 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. While campers can no longer sleep overnight in Missoula parks, they can sleep in other public places and are likely to do so. Davis, who wasn't immediately available for comment, was endorsed by Mayor Jordan Hess, Missoula County commissioners, Planned Parenthood and sitting City Council. For example, Borhegyi’s character Rosebutch wore makeup during Pride inspired by the Missoula Flox, a subalpine plant that is only found in the hills surrounding Missoula. Michael Kavanaugh. The virtual meeting of the Missoula City Council was called to order by Mayor Jordan Hess at 6:00 PM. “Mountain Line has been a great partner with the city,” Missoula Mayor Jordan Hess told the Missoula Current. m. 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 goals around climate change, said he would work to continue and grow such goals. 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. Missoula is so lucky to have a leader who's as committed to the public interest as Jordan Hess. 5 million to continue fixing. Hess will serve until the end of former mayor John Engen's term and until the next city election in 2023. 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. Many of the local delegation's goals align with a list of priorities created by the city – a list Mayor Jordan Hess described as “fairly straightforward. Decisions are made frequently by government impacting the real estate industry and the business of our members. Montana Free Press hosted the candid conversation, which brought mayoral candidates Andrea Davis, Mike Nugent, Shawn Knopp, Brandi Atanasoff and incumbent Mayor Jordan Hess to the VFW. “This is a priority for us,” Niazai said, noting that other problems and issues have been pushed to the backburner. The field of five mayoral candidates will narrow to two on Tuesday as Missoula voters head to the polls for the municipal primary. (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. 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. Improve our Site. Jordan Hess “There's a lot going on on the housing front. The $111. Ward 2 encompasses the Westside, Captain John Mullan and Grant Creek neighborhoods. The city council has selected Jordan Hess, a city council member and former transportation director at the University of Montana, to be the new mayor of Missoula. Jordan Hess . Of those 18, six were named on Monday to move on to interviews. (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. “This is a big deal for downtown Missoula,” said Mayor Jordan Hess in a press release. 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. For the past couple of decades, I have been active in the civic affairs of lower Grant Creek, part of Missoula’s Ward 2. It also places $5 million into the Affordable Housing Trust Fund through the sale of city-owned properties, and it invests $11. Missoula mayoral interviews: Hess looks to continue city goals around housing. Council voted in Ward 5 Representative. Missoula Mayor Jordan Hess lived right across the alley from The Rowe apartments during college, and he said he loved his time spent there. Or, navigating the emotional leadership transition after the unexpected. Interviews will be held on Sept. In his 10 years of service on City Council and now as mayor, he's been a leader on building climate. m. JORDAN HESS. In it, retired campaign management and public policy expert C. Mateer continued to shout, forcing Hess to recess the. On Wednesday, Missoula City Council members and members of the public filled the council. Porter Middle School, 2510. for 48 years and has advanced the field of municipal attorney in the state of Montana in countless ways,” said Mayor Jordan Hess. He knows the job and gets the job done. (Martin Kidston/Missoula Current file). 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. Hess said expanding the city's shelter space will be a top priority this budgeting season, which is currently underway. Gov. Plans to redevelop the Riverfront Triangle has brought many interested parties to the table over the past five years. 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. Martin Kidston. Jordan Hess and Andrea Davis. 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 Current Published: August 24, 2023. Missoula, Montana, United States. (Missoula Current) Shortly after Missoula Mayor Jordan Hess declared a state of emergency relating to homelessness and its impacts on the city, he sent a letter to City Council, urging it to pass an emergency levy. Martin Kidston. As a former state leader, I’m impressed by the way Mayor. 71% on city property owners. He served on City Council for nine years before becoming mayor and has the skills. More for You. "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. The Missoula City Council approved Mayor Jordan Hess’ budget Monday night with warnings of tougher budget deliberations in the years to come. “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. Zephyr and her. “We're going to do a backbone upgrade – the remediation work, electrical and internet technology systems. Zooey Zephyr are unacceptable and undemocratic. Life Enrichment Director at Auberge at Missoula Valley. 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. It's approachable with different funding sources,” said Missoula Mayor Jordan Hess. 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. Jordan Hess, the transportation director at the University of Montana, is seeking his third term on council and is being challenged by political newcomer Rebecca Dawson. (Missoula Current) Raising his right hand to take the oath of office, Jordan Hess became Missoula's new mayor and pledged to continue working to make the city a successful and equitable place to live, work and thrive. MISSOULA - 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. Missoula Parks and Recreation Director Donna Gaukler said Shaya’s site was the most frequently referenced complaint throughout the city parks system. Nugent, a current member of the Missoula City Council, has raised more than $60,000 thus far, with nearly $40,000 coming in the latest filing period. The council took public comment on the three candidates nominated, Jordan Hess, Fred Rice, and Mike Nugent, then moved forward to voting requiring the. Missoula Mayor Jordan Hess announced a State of Emergency for houselessness and sheltering in Missoula, calling for the reopening of. Hellgate Elementary School, 2385 Flynn Lane Former Cold Springs School, 2625 Briggs St. Zoning Information. — Missoula’s Public Works and Mobility Department completed a significant project toward city emissions and achieving Mayor Jordan Hess' climate goals. Hess remained gracious in defeat and has few regrets over the job he did in filling the shoes of former Mayor John Engen, who held the job for nearly two decades and remains the city's longest sitting. With the Montana legislative session set to kick off on Jan. Missoula County Commissioners Josh Slotnick, Juanita Vero and Dave Strohmaier and Missoula Mayor Jordan Hess issued the following statement in support of Missoula Rep. S. Missoula Mayor Jordan Hess lived right across the alley from The Rowe apartments during college, and he said he loved his time spent there. View Jordan Hess’ profile on LinkedIn, the world’s largest professional community. (Missoula Current) The city on Friday appointed a familiar name to serve as the interim chief of the Missoula Police Department. 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. He moved to Missoula in 2005 to attend the University of Montana, where he studied Geography with emphases in Community & Environmental Planning and Cartography & GIS. After a second week of debate and accusations of a poorly planned process, the Missoula City Council on Wednesday voted 6-3 to approve the operational contract to run the Johnson Street shelter for a full year. 1. The Poverello Center, which runs the shelter. 1 weather alerts 1 closings. Jordan Hess: Confident in Missoula's future. Missoula council members protest by sitting during Pledge of Allegiance. Signed Sealed and Delivered, the U. “The city does not have a position,” Mayor Jordan Hess told the Missoula Current after Monday night’s meeting. 14. Missoula Mayor Jordan Hess on Tuesday announced his plans to run for election in November. MISSOULA — A big game of Tetris is taking shape downtown,. Missoula now has a new Mayor, Jordan Hess, appointed on September 12, who will bring his own approach and new relationships to the office. We need to reform our land-use code, and we're working on that. 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. Emergency Phone: Link: Mayor's Office. Prior to becoming mayor in September 2022, Mr. Missoula Mayor and mayoral candidate Jordan Hess. 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. “They're well-paying jobs in the trades. The. Two city councilmembers, Mike Nugent and Jordan Hess, are among the 19 applicants. Missoula Mayor Jordan Hess with Missoula County commissioners. Missoula Mayor Jordan Hess on Friday declared a state of emergency,. KGVO News attended an outdoor press conference at City Hall where Mayor Jordan Hess explained their plans to reopen the shelter. Missoula Mayor candidate Jordan Hess discusses unhoused issue in Missoula. Jim McCormick, the. 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. m. Just blocks away from several different encampments of unsheltered people living in tents, Missoula mayor Jordan Hess on Friday declared an official State of Emergency regarding houselessness and. According to the Montana campaign electronic reporting. “He's been a tireless advocate for cities through the Montana League of Cities and Towns. — 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. He was appointed to the position by the Missoula City Council following a long meeting late on Monday night. Ward 3 Ward 4. 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. Contact Mayor Hess and his. That allows the city to levy an additional $500,000 over the next year through property taxes. 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. “We don’t want to lose control of the parks,” Missoula Mayor Jordan Hess said. MISSOULA - Jordan Hess was officially sworn in as the new mayor of Missoula on Wednesday. on Wednesday, Hess had 2,120 votes (59. m. Nov 14, 2023. As of 1:30 a. Coyler is a 27 year veteran of the Missoula Police Department and has been serving. Please join us in electing Mayor Jordan Hess to continue serving as Missoula’s mayor. 24 “May Nan Ellingson Week” in recognition for her contributions to Missoula and the state. Mayor Jordan Hess presented his fiscal year 2024 (FY24) executive budget to City Council on June 28, stating his priorities in his budget letter. MISSOULA, Mont. Missoula Mayor Jordan Hess announced a State of Emergency for houselessness and sheltering in Missoula, calling for the reopening of the Johnson Street Shelter. - The Missoula City Council voted Jordan Hess to be Missoula's next mayor. S. Missoula Mayor Jordan Hess planned to speak in favor of the measure this week. Meeting/Webcasts. Missoula Mayor Jordan Hess discusses the homeless challenges the city faces due to a lack of funding and shelter space. Mayor Jordan Hess. Mayor presents budget plan for housing, infrastructure, safety. Missoula City Council Ward 1 candidate Kevin Hunt has big ideas for affordable housing and would like to see increased transparency in elected. 71% increase of city property taxes is well. He is by far the most qualified candidate. Missoula Public Library, 455 E. Davis, who serves as the executive director of Homeword, joins current Mayor Jordan Hess and city council member Mike Nugent in seeking the post. Hess comes into the office with years of experience Mis Wed, 01 Nov 2023 00:24:22 GMT. 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. Director of Center for Structural and Functional Neuroscience, UM. Missoula City Attorney Jim Nugent, front, listens in on a Mountain Water case in Missoula District Court in 2016. Paid for by the Missoula County Democrats. Mayor Hess helped create the first local Affordable Housing Trust Fund in the state. Missoula Mayor Jordan Hess announced a State of Emergency for houselessness and sheltering in Missoula, calling for the reopening of the Johnson Street Shelter. Loaded 0%. Of those 18, six were named on Monday to move on to interviews. aspx. which amount to more than $11 million in new state revenue in Missoula. In my almost 40 years of work in local government at the Missoula. But on Monday, with public ownership now in hand and renovations set to begin, city and county leaders announced their intent to rename the sprawling downtown facility as the John Engen Local Government Building. 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. (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. 1. —. 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. (Provided by the City of Missoula. Serving as Missoula's Mayor for the past year has been an honor and a privilege. Council voted in Ward 5 Representative. Back then, Hess said the state's tax system was largely rooted in extractive industries and in Missoula County, that included a. . He has been serving as Missoula's interim police chief since March. The first Chat takes place on. was the innovate approach they've taken to a variety of projects they've built throughout the northwest,” said Mayor Jordan. 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. The Missoula City Council approved Mayor Jordan Hess’ budget Monday night with warnings of tougher budget deliberations in the years to come. 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. Learn about the Mayor and his office. The following is the press release from the city of Missoula: Mayor Jordan Hess is pleased to announce his appointment of Captain Mike Colyer as Missoula’s new police chief. Hess leads voting to secure third term in Ward 2 on Missoula city. But Hess also took the opportunity to speak out against. 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. Lindsay Jones. Missoula is a city I love, and Mayor Jordan Hess is a leader I trust and respect. (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. This year, four council members opted not to run, leaving only two incumbents on the ballot in Jordan Hess and Stacie Anderson. Zooey Zephyr: "Recent actions taken to silence Rep. Director of Transportation. Mayor Jordan Hess. 6. The Missoula City Council this week opted to delay its decision on reopening the shelter. Seeking a third term on city council, Jordan Hess feels he brings experience, problem solving for Ward. Jordan Hess, currently serving as Missoula mayor, said he hopes to tackle affordable housing, climate change resilience and property tax reform if voters give him another four years. 21% of votes cast in the election, claiming the victory over her opponent Tom Taylor. Nov 18, 2023 Nov 18, 2023; 0; Missoula Mayor and mayoral candidate Jordan Hess. The $111. Posted at 2:52 PM, Apr 26, 2023 . , Missoula Urban Transportation District Board of Directors 2010-Present: Volunteer, Maureen and Mike Mansfield Library Preservation Department 2009-2010: Volunteer, Clean Energy Works Campaign 2006-2009: Chair, Associated Students of the University of Montana Board on Transportation 2008: Member, UM. fundraiser Mayor Jordan Hess by about $20,000 in June. Missoula Mayor Jordan Hess and Missoula County Commissioner Josh Slotnick, both Democrats, responded to news on Wednesday that the House might censure or expel Zephyr. Jordan Hess was sworn in as Missoula’s new mayor at 2:15 p. Jordan Hess. MISSOULA, Mont. Missoula Fire Capt. Hess said that money will go toward addressing homelessness. Staff. When Jordan served as a city councilperson, I always found him to be approachable, informed, direct, and thoughtful. 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%. Others running for mayor include the incumbent interim mayor Jordan Hess, Shawn Knopp, Andrea Davis, and UM student Jacob. SJ Howell and Leo Thompson of the Two Spirit Society, among others. Jordan Hess: Confident in Missoula's future. Payments. Hess was a knowledgeable leader in creating Missoula's Affordable Housing Trust Fund. Roughly 18,800 ballots had been cast compared to 54,700 registered Missoula voters, suggesting a lackluster showing in a primary that determines the city's next mayor. “It’s amazing how many similarities there are,” remarked Missoula Mayor Jordan Hess, who visited Palmerston North in 2019. m. In his 10 years of service on City Council and now as mayor, he's been a leader on building climate. MISSOULA — Missoula City Council Ward 2 representative Jordan Hess was appointed to lead the city following the death of. 01 raised by June 15, 2021. 368 likes · 83 talking about this. “It's for people who are in their principal residence, and it's not a long-term solution to any of our property tax. The Missoula City Council Monday voted to remove a $7 million levy from the November ballot that would have paid for new firefighters because of concerns about property tax increases. (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. Mayor Jordan Hess said Wednesday's. “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. This role demands a leader who can chart a path. Ben Webb, left, and firefighter/paramedic Chad Maney coil a hose at the downtown station Wednesday, Sept. “I was excited to see the Biden administration announce a collaboration with six major cities. Nancy. Your comments, suggestions, and insight are always welcome; please call us at 406-552-6001 or send an email. The mayor of Missoula plays a pivotal role in guiding the city’s priorities, day-to-day and long-range operations, and philosophic approach. “We don’t want to lose control of the parks,” Missoula Mayor Jordan Hess said. 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. Mayor Hess lamented the fact that Missoula has only one way to fund such issues, through real estate taxes. By: Jill Valley. 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. Jordan Hess has my vote for mayor. But in politics, there is seldom room for third place – a position sitting Mayor Jordan Hess took when the dust settled over Tuesday's primary. Voters in Missoula on Tuesday were on course to elect political newcomer Andrea Davis as the city's next mayor – the first newly elected mayor in nearly 20 years. “Since we don't have enough shelter beds, we can't remove someone from an encampment in a public space,” said Missoula Mayor Jordan Hess. 19 applicants apply for Missoula mayor post City Council appointed Jordan Hess on September 12, 2022 following a public application and interview process. Martin Kidston. Missoula, like most of Montana and the region, has seen a huge uptick in rent and housing prices over much of the last decade. City of Missoula Official Instagram Pages. But even with a tighter budget, the City of Missoula still plans to allocate more money and. Katie Holick. — Missoula Mayor Jordan Hess announced the selection of a new city clerk and legislative services director Thursday. Martin Kidston. Property tax reform tops the list, Hess said. O. 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. Jordan Hess, Shawn Knopp and Brandi. Jordan Hess serves as the 51 st mayor of Missoula. No other candidate has proven themselves as committed to our shared public interest as Mayor Jordan Hess. In collaboration with City Council and staff, Mayor Engen had created a thoughtful. Both took the oath on Monday, which began Anderson's second term representing Ward 5 and Hess's third. For Mayor Jordan Hess, it's a fitting name for a building built to last. Shane Rooney was eliminated from the applicant pool due to requirements of the. C. Mayor Jordan Hess said the Missoula Police Department responded quickly and while the incident was peacefully resolved, it created. MISSOULA - Jordan Hess was officially sworn in as the new mayor of Missoula on Wednesday. Davis advocated for public-private partnerships, as did Hess, who cited many benefits the private sector brings to the Missoula community. 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. Nugent is taking on incumbent Mayor Jordan Hess and three other candidates. City Council. The coordination, collaboration, and partnership between the city of Missoula and Missoula County are at an all-time high. Mayor Jordan Hess took on this comprehensive approach Wednesday with the unveiling of Missoula’s 2024-2026 Strategic Plan. Also on the ballot were Missoula businessman. Missoula Mayor Jordan Hess announced the selection of a new city clerk and legislative services director Thursday. 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. Several more Missoula residents have filed to run for City Council in the 2021 election. 368 likes · 83 talking about this. Missoula’s citizens are diverse and eclectic. Marilyn Marler, D-Missoula, after she is sworn in to office at the Missoula City Council. The site's master plan includes a hotel and concert venue, housing, office, retail and. Jacob Elder; Jordan Hess; Fred Rice; Teigen Avery; Mike Nugent; and Patrick Weasel Head. His chief administrative officer, Dale Bickell, was listed as a witness for the City of. Claire Trimble will become the new city clerk starting Jan. B. Daniel Carlino was appointed to the Missoula Civic Television Committee, Sandra Vasecka to the local. NIMBY the rescue dog seemed to sense change was afoot as his owner, Mayor Jordan Hess, prepared to transition out of the Missoula mayor’s office on. Site Links. 2. Martin Kidston. “I think we’re definitely making headway on a number of fronts,” said Jordan Hess, Missoula City Council vice president. Speakers include Missoula Mayor Jordan Hess, Missoula area House Rep. In his first Missoula City Council meeting as mayor Monday night, Jordan Hess presided over a decision to select his replacement as council vice president. Missoula’s new Mayor, Jordan Hess, was officially sworn into office as the city’s 51st mayor Wednesday. Mayor Jordan. The $4. 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. Seeking his third term on City Council, Ward 2 candidate Jordan Hess feels he brings experience and problem solving to Missoula. Jennifer Savage Sierra Farmer. “We have climate goals that are ambitious, and we have limitations in our workforce,” Missoula Mayor Jordan Hess said, adding the clean-energy sector is ever-expanding as the city moves toward. In an effort to give homeless individuals a safe place to go, council voted 6-2 with one abstention to reopen the Johnson Street shelter in Ward 6. Missoula Current Published: November 14, 2023. Missoula Mayor Jordan Hess said expanding the city's shelters would give authorities more tools to enforce urban camping in public places. Hess said that state increase is offset by his reduction in mills, though the city is still looking at $6. 1 weather alerts 1 closings/delays. Last Friday, Missoula Mayor Jordan Hess declared a Houselessness and Sheltering State of Emergency. “I would underscore the emergency nature of this. With former Mayors Jordan Hess and Daniel Kemmis – and most of City Council in attendance. Hess said he has been comparing Missoula’s homeless issue. Jobs. He most recently worked for more than eight years as Director of Transportation at. After more than 20 votes late into Monday night, Jordan Hess will be Missoula’s new mayor. Mike Nugent has demonstrated visionary leadership at all levels, but especially in Missoula local government where he holds elected. The three other candidates included sitting Mayor Jordan Hess, who had 3,260 votes. The $111. Jordan Hess "There's so much good stuff going on in this space. The Mayor's office assures all City services are delivered to the citizens of Missoula in an effective, efficient, and equitable manner and in compliance with City Council policy. Mayor Jordan Hess declared a homeless emergency in June. We support Rep. Jordan Hess for Mayor Friends, Serving as your Mayor for the past year has been a tremendous privilege. 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, Mont. Standing for the Pledge of Allegiance from left to right are council members Mike Nugent, Amber Sherrill and Mayor Jordan Hess. 13, 2023. Missoula Redevelopment Agency will invest $7. prompting Mayor Jordan Hess to declare the situation an official. Jordan Hess is Missoula's 51st Mayor. In addition to the hundreds of everyday Missoulians who marched from Rose Park to Caras Park in defense of Zephyr on Friday evening, Missoula Mayor Jordan Hess and numerous city council members. 19 applicants apply for Missoula mayor postCity Council appointed Jordan Hess on September 12, 2022 following a public application and interview process. Pam Walzer, Treasurer P. 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. His leadership emerged early. (Martin. John Engen served as Missoula's 50th mayor from January 2006 until August 2022. KGVO News spoke to Missoula Mayor Jordan Hess on Friday afternoon about the completed agreement and what happens next. His passing set the city on a narrow timeline of selecting a new mayor under the antiquated constraints of state law. Posted at 2:52 PM, Apr 26, 2023 . The keys to the office will go to either Mike Nugent or. Mayor Jordan Hess selected Captain Mike Colyer as Missoula’s interim police chief on Friday. Please join us in electing Mayor Jordan Hess to continue serving as Missoula’s mayor. — Ellen Leahy, Former MissoulaWith that in mind, Missoula Mayor Jordan Hess on Monday proclaimed the week of Oct. Last Friday, Missoula Mayor Jordan Hess. Missoula County. This year marks the 50th anniversary of the ratification of the state's constitution. Missoula is a community that cares about people and place, and we must continue to. Why some women 'want to want to have sex' but don't experience desire. Meet the City Council /QuickLinks. MOR believes it’s important to have elected officials who support our mission, vision, and positions, such as homeownership, private property rights, and strong communities. Two decades ago, it was the other way around. Please join me in supporting Jordan Hess for mayor. Missoula Mayor Jordan Hess announced a State of Emergency for houselessness and sheltering in Missoula, calling for the reopening of the Johnson Street Shelter. The Missoula City Council selected Jordan Hess to be Missoula's next mayor on Sept. Mayor Jordan Hess. "This has the ability to connect our state," said Missoula City Councilor Jordan Hess, who has. , and marshaled funding towards emergency response efforts. In a recent interview, he also said that help must come from both the state and federal level. Only 43% of Missoula voters returned their ballots for the Missoula municipal primary Tuesday, but they supported Andrea Davis and Mike Nugent for mayor. Parks & Recreation. Missoula Mayor Jordan Hess has clearly aligned with Whitefish officials in this dispute. Drug needles, trash, violence and other concerns mounting in areas around Missoula as a result of urban camping prompted the City Council on Wednesday to declare an emergency and change an ordinance allowing officials to move homeless campers from city parks, trails and conservation lands. Hess served for nine years on the Missoula City Council, in roles as committee chair and vice president of the Council. 1. That emergency required fast action by the city, Hess said. The lack of options frustrated all members of council, which passed the emergency ordinance on a 9-1 vote. 02 Missoula Municipal Code entitled “Missoula City-County Health Code Adopted by Reference” to adopt the. Current Mayor Jordan Hess announced he was. Missoula Mayor Jordan Hess earlier this year declared an emergency around homelessness and its lack of shelter space – a move that enables the city to levy two emergency mills to fund year-round shelter at Johnson Street, which it hasn't yet done. The completed project. RELATED: Jordan Hess announces candidacy for. Elections Center, 140 N Russell St. Martin Kidston. Flood Protection Information. The area is 52 miles northwest of Missoula. Jordan Hess. A news conference discussing the passing of Missoula Mayor John Engen on Aug. The council nominated candidates who we're part of the six interviewed on September 7th. Missoula Mayor Jordan Hess. The City of Missoula invites residents to attend a new series called City Chats in the Parks to ask questions and share ideas with city staff and Mayor Jordan Hess.