1. — Ellen Leahy, Former MissoulaWith that in mind, Missoula Mayor Jordan Hess on Monday proclaimed the week of Oct. Watch Now: Related VideoDavis will succeed Interim Mayor Jordan Hess, who was appointed after the death of former Mayor John Engen. Claire Trimble will become the new city clerk starting Jan. 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. Jordan Hess 4/20/23 Jordan Hess 4/20/23. Shawn Knopp had earned 2,420 votes and Brandi Atanasoff had 212 votes. “He's been a tireless advocate for cities through the Montana League of Cities and Towns. 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. The. Early election results indicate Kristen Jordan has a strong lead in the Missoula City Council election for Ward 6 over Tom Taylor. Davis, who serves as the executive director of Homeword, joins current Mayor Jordan Hess and city council member Mike Nugent in seeking the post. 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. TDS opens new warehouse in Missoula and donates $5,000 to Youth Homes March 9, 2023. Mayor Jordan Hess selected Captain Mike Colyer as Missoula’s interim police chief on Friday. By: Martin Kidston - Missoula Current. m. (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. 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. 1. Council member Jordan Hess, who made the nomination, said Jones has served with distinction through challenging. It was a stalemate for most of the evening, with both Hess and Mike Nugent close in the vote. (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. She is the first female mayor of Missoula since Juliet Gregory had a two-year term. Speakers include Missoula Mayor Jordan Hess, Missoula area House Rep. 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. 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. Mayor Hess is committed to helping Missoula stay strong and resilient in the face of climate change. Jordan Hess: Confident in Missoula's future. 12, the Missoula City Council held their election for the interim mayor position after. 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. Only 43% of Missoula voters returned their ballots for the Missoula municipal primary Tuesday, but they supported Andrea Davis and Mike Nugent for mayor. Colyer, MCPS Interim Superintendent Russ Lodge and Mayor Jordan Hess praised the quick and collaborative response to the threat and subsequent lockdown. Jordan Hess. Pam Walzer, Treasurer P. — Missoula Mayor Jordan Hess announced the selection of a new city clerk and legislative services director Thursday. A relieved Mayor John Engen mingles with attendees after the final condemnation order was issued in the city’s takeover of Mountain Water. MISSOULA, Mont. 01 raised by June 15, 2021. Missoula Mayor Jordan Hess has appointed Captain Mike Colyer to the top slot in the Missoula Police Department. — Julie Merritt, former Missoula City. (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 role. 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(Missoula Current) While opening the Johnson Street shelter for a full year remains a city priority, officials this week said long-term plans for the property still call for redevelopment. “I was pleased to see there’s some shared goals between the governor and our. m. m. 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. 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. (Missoula Current) The proclamation of an emergency over homelessness and shelter may allow the city to adopt two mills to help fund what some see as a solution, but it will be up to the City Council to levy the tax, the city attorney said Monday night. 1 weather alerts 1 closings/delays. Missoula councilors want to change rules around public commentOn November 6, Mayor Jordan Hess and County Commissioners Juanita Vero, Dave Strohmaier, and Josh Slotnick officially renamed the former federal building as the John Engen Local Government Building. 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. Gov. Jordan Hess is Missoula's 51st Mayor. 5 million to continue fixing. Missoula Mayor Jordan Hess planned to speak in favor of the measure this week. — Members of the Missoula community, along with Mayor Jordan Hess, met on the county courthouse stairs Friday afternoon for a Pride rally. The mayor said this is a problem without an immediate easy solution, as the pandemic related funding to help address homelessness has dried up. Missoula is so lucky to have a leader who's as committed to the public interest as Mayor Jordan Hess. Director of Center for Structural and Functional Neuroscience, UM. 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. and last updated 2023-01-04 10:10:56-05. Jordan Hess . Missoula Mayor Jordan Hess appointed Mike Colyer to the position in early June, though it required final approval from City Council, which came. Several City Council incumbents said they don't plan to run for another term. For the first time in nearly ten years, Jordan Hess no longer has to worry about the dynamics on the Missoula City Council. 2. (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. 19 applicants apply for Missoula mayor postCity Council appointed Jordan Hess on September 12, 2022 following a public application and interview process. Reed Humphrey. 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. “Jordan is usually the smartest person in the room,” said Ward 4’s Amber Sherrill, quoting late mayor John Engen, “and he would never. Sierra Farmer, Trustlands Program Manager with the Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation, was selected to fill the Ward 2 seat on Missoula City Council following Jordan Hess. By: Jill Valley. —. 1. “They're well-paying jobs in the trades. on Wednesday, Hess had 2,120 votes (59. “Mountain Line has been a great partner with the city,” Missoula Mayor Jordan Hess told the Missoula Current. Missoula Mayor. Prior to becoming mayor in September 2022, Mr. Pam Walzer, Treasurer P. C. The budget focuses on programs and projects that will move the needle on housing, climate, and equity. 14. Jordan Hess serves as the 51 st mayor of Missoula. City of Missoula Official Twitter 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. “He’s contributed tremendously to not only the City of Missoula. Our favorite photos of the week from June 19 to June 25. 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. He was appointed to the position by the Missoula City Council following a long meeting late on Monday. "This is a beautiful historic building that is an anchor in our downtown and it is well-built," explained mayor Jordan Hess. Brandi Atanasoff, who says she’s had a diverse background when it comes to her ties in Missoula, told MTN News that. Quick Links. mt. MISSOULA, Mont. Seeking his third term on City Council, Ward 2 candidate Jordan Hess feels he brings experience and problem solving to Missoula. I look forward to supporting Mayor Hess in advancing the City’s goals, as well as the innovation he brings to the office. The candidates on affordable housing in Missoula. 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. This role demands a leader who can chart a path. Zooey Zephyr: "Recent actions taken to silence Rep. In the mayoral race, the council nominated just six of 18 potential candidates to fill the vacancy left by the late Mayor John Engen. Missoula property owners will receive a “scary” notice of property tax increases June 30. While campers can no longer sleep overnight in Missoula parks, they can sleep in other public places and are likely to do so. Two of the 18 remaining candidates are current members of the Missoula City Council, including Jordan Hess and Mike Nugent; one is a former member of City Council in Patrick Weasel Head; and one is a former candidate for mayor in Jacob Elder. "They. Colyer, who was born and raised in Missoula, is a 27-year veteran of the Missoula Police. on Wednesday, Sept. He was appointed to the position by the Missoula City Council following a long meeting late on Monday night. 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. Moving forward, every decision will be approached with an equity lens, allowing us to combat discrimination and create opportunities. Candidates include current Mayor Jordan Hess, Ward 5 City. Shane Rooney was eliminated from the applicant pool due to requirements of the. In Missoula, the Poverello Center is full and the city is unable to fund an additional shelter. When Jordan served as a city councilperson, I always found him to be approachable, informed, direct, and thoughtful. MISSOULA — Missoula City Council Ward 2 representative Jordan Hess was appointed to lead the city following the death of. Hess served for nine years on the Missoula City Council, in roles as committee chair and vice president of the Council. Hess said that money will go toward addressing homelessness. Martin Kidston. Martin Kidston. 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 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. for 48 years and has advanced the field of municipal attorney in the state of Montana in countless ways,” said Mayor Jordan Hess. 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. Council voted in Ward 5 Representative. (Missoula Current) City officials on Monday night praised the actions of Missoula school officials and law enforcement for last week's response to reports of a shooter at Hellgate High School. Trees have been cut down and irrigation systems destroyed by homeless people, the Democrat said, and earlier. ” He also noted the massive shift in state taxes, which has. Box 9305, Missoula, MT 59807. 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. 368 likes · 83 talking about this. You can read all applications by following this link. Katie Holick. MISSOULA, Mont. The warehouse will soon be filled with the latest in. 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. Current Mayor Jordan Hess. Candidates include current Mayor Jordan Hess, Ward 5 City. Both took the oath on Monday, which began Anderson's second term representing Ward 5 and Hess's third. A team of homeless advocates and service providers said a second. 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. Posted at 5:02 PM, Oct 18, 2023. Mayor Jordan Hess, left, watches as. On Wednesday, Missoula City Council members and members of the public filled the council. In Missoula, we have a plentiful aquifer, and we have a well-run, City-owned water utility. 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. Missoula Mayor Jordan Hess laid the foundation for Monday night's vote, saying again that inflation “was eating the city alive. , and marshaled funding towards emergency response efforts. Last Friday, Missoula Mayor Jordan Hess declared a Houselessness and Sheltering State of Emergency. Hypoactive sexual desire disorder can have many root causes, from physical to psychological. 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. But the city does support a local bill sponsored by Rep. Jordan Hess [email protected]. “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. For Mayor Jordan Hess, it's a fitting name for a building built to last. '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 Mayor Jordan Hess announced a State of Emergency for houselessness and sheltering in Missoula, calling for the reopening of the Johnson Street Shelter. He made the announcement Tuesday, noting his nine years of City Council service. Marilyn Marler, D-Missoula, after she is sworn in to office at the Missoula City Council chambers on Monday afternoon. Telecommuting is a truly sustainable mode of transportation and a workplace benefit for many people. Mayor Jordan Hess and City Councilor Mike Nugent are both ahead of former Mayor John Engen’s record of $32,457. In my almost 40 years of work in local government at the Missoula. The Missoula City Council selected Jordan Hess to be Missoula's next mayor on Sept. When I was at the University of Montana as the transportation director, we brought the first electric buses to Montana and the first modern, battery electric buses to a college campus in America. Or, navigating the emotional leadership transition after the unexpected. Hess says when the policy was being developed the idea was to prioritize development in the. The two discussed their vision for downtown Missoula, taxes and bonds during a Tuesday forum hosted by the Downtown Missoula Partnership. “I would underscore the emergency nature of this. The candidates on affordable housing in Missoula. MISSOULA, Mont. Missoula Mayor Jordan Hess planned to speak in favor of the measure this week. Jim McCormick, the. Interviews will be held on Sept. I was appointed. 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. City Council. You can read all applications by following this link. But even with a tighter budget, the City of Missoula still plans to allocate more money and. Assumed office January 2, 2006. 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. (Missoula Current) The city on Friday appointed a familiar name to serve as the interim chief of the Missoula Police Department. Learn about the Mayor and his office. By: Martin Kidston - Missoula Current. “We don’t want to lose control of the parks,” Missoula Mayor Jordan Hess said. Following two hours of voting with no winner Missoula City. "This has the ability to connect our state," said Missoula City Councilor Jordan Hess, who has. (Missoula Current) Missoula Mayor Jordan Hess on Wednesday released his executive budget for the next fiscal year, one that invests heavily into social services, climate change and equity. Oct 17, 2023. — Josh Slotnick, Juanita Vero, Dave Strohmaier, Missoula County CommissionersWhile 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. Missoula mayor Andrea Davis embraces Montana State Rep. It also places $5 million into the Affordable Housing Trust Fund through the sale of city-owned properties, and it invests $11. 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. 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. Hess said that state increase is offset by his reduction in mills, though the city is still looking at $6. MISSOULA - Jordan Hess was officially sworn in as the new mayor of Missoula on Wednesday. Friday morning Missoula Mayor Jordan Hess declared a houselessness and sheltering state of emergency. Serving as Missoula's mayor for the past year has been an honor and a privilege. Missoula mayoral interviews: Hess looks to continue city goals around housing, climate (missoulacurrent. Davis, who won the. 3. Nov 14, 2023. . “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. ” Missoulian week in review. The virtual meeting of the Missoula City Council was called to order by Mayor Jordan Hess at 6:00 PM. No other candidate has proven themselves as committed to our shared public interest as Mayor Jordan Hess. Signed Sealed and Delivered, the U. City Council president Gwen Jones served as Acting Mayor from Mayor Engen's death until Mayor Hess was sworn in on September 14, 2022. Jordan Hess feels he brings experience, problem solving for Ward 2. The lack of options frustrated all members of council, which passed the emergency ordinance on a 9-1 vote. 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. Colyer. Colyer will assume command as soon as current Missoula Police Chief Jaeson White retires, which is. Hess will serve until the end of former mayor John Engen's term and until the next city election in 2023. He was appointed to the position by the Missoula City Council following a long meeting late on Monday night. Jordan Hess, Committee Member. City of Missoula Official Instagram Pages. Running for the Ward 4 Missoula City Council seat, Mike Nugent says he will bring a moderate voice to local government. A news conference discussing the passing of Missoula Mayor John Engen on Aug. In a recent interview, he also said that help must come from both the state and federal level. Lindsay Jones. Two city councilmembers, Mike Nugent and Jordan Hess, are among the 19 applicants. Hess noted that standing outside for even a. Email:. Jordan Hess is Missoula's 51st Mayor. was the innovate approach they've taken to a variety of projects they've built throughout the northwest,” said Mayor Jordan. Once a mill, the area now. — 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. MISSOULA — A big game of Tetris is taking shape downtown,. Or, navigating the emotional leadership transition after the unexpected. For the past couple of decades, I have been active in the civic affairs of lower Grant Creek, part of Missoula’s Ward 2. Earlier in June, Hess declared an official State of Emergency regarding houselessness and sheltering. With the Montana legislative session set to kick off on Jan. Friday kicked off a weekend full of. Aug 31, 2023. Jordan Hess feels he brings experience, problem. 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. Missoula’s new Mayor, Jordan Hess, was officially sworn into office as the city’s 51st mayor Wednesday. “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. 01 raised by June 15, 2021. 12, 2022. His Chief Administrative Officer, Dale Bickell, was listed as a witness for the City of Whitefish and wrote. Jordan Hess. The council nominated candidates who we're part of the six interviewed on September 7th. More for You. ANTONIO IBARRA OLIVARES,. Missoula County. Jordan Hess, Committee Member. The $111. 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. (Missoula. Missoula Mayor Jordan Hess with Missoula County commissioners. Current Missoula Mayor Jordan Hess officially announced on Tuesday that he's running for the position. Local News Missoula agencies reflect on. Missoula is a city I love, and Mayor Jordan Hess is a leader I trust and respect. 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. Jordan Hess, currently serving as Missoula mayor, said he hopes to tackle affordable housing, climate change resilience and property tax refor… New solar array energizes MissoulaJul 25, 2023. Mayor Jordan. 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. Missoula Mayor Jordan Hess discusses the homeless challenges the city faces due to a lack of funding and shelter space. — Missoula Mayor Jordan Hess has appointed Captain Mike Coyler as Missoula's new police chief. Missoula Redevelopment Agency will invest $7. The Missoula City Council approved Mayor Jordan Hess’ budget Monday night with warnings of tougher budget deliberations in the years to come. Missoula Public Library, 455 E. The field currently includes sitting Mayor Jordan Hess, City Council member Mike Nugent, nonprofit director Andrea Davis, businessman Shawn Knopp and. Jordan Hess: Confident in Missoula's future. On Friday, Jun. While we have procedures to follow that protect the community we can remain open and accessible to the people we work with and serve. Contact Mayor Hess and his. The mayor of Missoula plays a pivotal role in guiding the city’s priorities, day-to-day and long-range operations, and philosophic approach. Greg Gianforte convened a housing task force earlier this year to explore ways to bring down costs, and the Legislature is expected to deliver several bills that. Missoula Mayor Jordan Hess laughs as he pretends to be electrocuted after flipping the switch to activate the city's new solar array on Thursday afternoon. Niazai said he’s met with Missoula Mayor Jordan Hess to discuss the issue. 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, Mont. 6 million budget for Fiscal Year 2024. Jordan, meanwhile, wants better addiction treatment and mental health care, in addition to help with housing. m. Martin Kidston. ANTONIO IBARRA OLIVARES, Missoulian Facebook; Twitter. 6 billion gallons a year. 3 million budget request includes an estimated 16% increase in inflationary costs and a $1 million down payment. Missoula, Montana, United States. But Hess also took the opportunity to speak out against. Davis, who wasn't immediately available for comment, was endorsed by Mayor Jordan Hess, Missoula County commissioners, Planned Parenthood and sitting City Council. Missoula resident Travis Mateer impugned the Executive Director of the Poverello Center Monday before Mayor Jordan Hess interrupted. 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 Mayor Jordan Hess said expanding the city's shelters would give authorities more tools to enforce urban camping in public places. (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. Hess signed the emergency proclamation last week — the. Tents line some city streets, and garbage makes its way into rivers. 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. (Martin. Missoula Current Published: August 24, 2023. — The Missoula City Council has selected Jordan Hess as the new mayor of Missoula. Nov 18, 2023 Nov 18, 2023; 0; Missoula Mayor and mayoral candidate Jordan Hess. Site Links. “I was excited to see the Biden administration announce a collaboration with six major cities. Equity, housing and engagement all figured prominently in the guide for. (Missoula Current) The City of Missoula officially appointed a new police chief on Monday night when it passed a suite of measures agreed upon unanimously by council members. Jordan Hess won a third term on Missoula’s city council, according election night vote results. Council voted in Ward 5 Representative. Shawn Knopp and Brandi Atanasoff have also entered the race. Paid for by the Missoula County Democrats. Housing costs are rising because Missoula is a great place to live. From my experience working with Jordan, I know he has deep and abiding compassion for people, experience with policy development and an understanding of the important work that local government does day in and day out. 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. There's the vision. The first Chat takes place on. His leadership emerged early. Missoula Mayor Jordan Hess has clearly aligned with Whitefish officials in this dispute. Missoula is a community that cares about people and place, and we must continue to. SJ Howell and Leo Thompson of the Two Spirit Society, among others. Missoula Mayor Jordan Hess has clearly aligned with Whitefish officials in this dispute. ) Hess steps into office following the death in. Missoula Mayor Jordan Hess lived right across the alley from The Rowe apartments during college, and he said he loved his time spent there. 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. Serving as Missoula's Mayor for the past year has been an honor and a privilege. 2. (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. We need to reform our land-use code, and we're working on that. fundraiser Mayor Jordan Hess by about $20,000 in June. 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. Your comments, suggestions, and insight are always welcome; please call us at 406-552-6001 or send an email. m. a month ago. And he has crucial expertise beyond housing. In Missoula, the Poverello Center is full and the city is unable to fund an additional shelter. For every $100,000 of assessed. Missoula City Attorney Jim Nugent, front, listens in on a Mountain Water case in Missoula District Court in 2016. The Missoula County Democratic Party voted to endorse nine candidates on Wednesday night following its municipal candidate forum. ADVERTISEMENT. Seeking his third term on City Council, Ward 2 candidate Jordan Hess feels he brings experience and problem solving to Missoula. Missoula Mayor Jordan Hess on Friday declared a state of emergency,. Missoula is so lucky to have a leader who's as committed to the public interest as Jordan Hess. -. The Missoula City Council selected Jordan Hess to be Missoula's next mayor on Sept. Mike Nugent has demonstrated visionary leadership at all levels, but especially in Missoula local government where he holds elected. 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. Missoula Mayor Jordan Hess presented his executive budget for fiscal 2024. Zooey Zephyr: "Recent. But in the end, the projects would be paid back. In a dramatic final vote that occurred at 11:15 p. You have to add an entire engine company,” said Mayor Jordan Hess. Missoula Mayor Jordan Hess announced a State of Emergency for houselessness and sheltering in Missoula, calling for the reopening of the Johnson Street Shelter. Mateer continued to shout, forcing Hess to recess the. prompting Mayor Jordan Hess to declare the situation an official. 19 applicants apply for Missoula mayor post City Council appointed Jordan Hess on September 12, 2022 following a public application and interview process. Missoula Mayor Jordan Hess. Interim Mayor Jordan Hess used the occasion to appear at a very successful local business to formally announce that he was running for mayor of Missoula. Missoula now has a new Mayor, Jordan Hess, appointed on September 12, who will bring his own approach and new relationships to the office. Jordan Hess serves as the 51 st mayor of Missoula. 7 starting at 9 a. The $111. The Missoula City Council approved Mayor Jordan Hess’ budget Monday night with warnings of tougher budget deliberations in the years to come. Martin Kidston. Mayor Jordan Hess. The solar array includes 950 panels. He has been serving as Missoula's interim police chief since March. 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. Thankfully, under the leadership of Mayor Jordan Hess, this is not the case. Jordan Hess “There's a lot going on on the housing front.