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. 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. ANTONIO IBARRA OLIVARES, Missoulian Facebook; Twitter. Criticisms from the community and council have accompanied Mayor Jordan Hess’ effort to reinstitute. Jordan Hess feels he brings experience, problem solving for Ward 2. 7 starting at 9 a. I would like to counter my former City Council colleague's opinion. 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. Trees have been cut down and irrigation systems destroyed by homeless people, the Democrat said, and earlier. 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. Missoula Mayor Jordan Hess lived right across the alley from The Rowe apartments during college, and he said he loved his time spent there. “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. Current Mayor Jordan Hess. a month ago. The lack of options frustrated all members of council, which passed the emergency ordinance on a 9-1 vote. which amount to more than $11 million in new state revenue in Missoula. Signed Sealed and Delivered, the U. Jordan Hess, Mike Nugent, Patrick Weasel Head, Teigan Avery, Jacob Elder and Fred Rice are the Missoula City Council’s nominees for mayor. Also on the ballot were Missoula businessman. Only Missoula City Council members Jordan Hess and Bryan Von Lossberg remain from that 2015 council. In Missoula, we have a plentiful aquifer, and we have a well-run, City-owned water utility. and last updated 2023-01-04 10:10:56-05. Of those 18, six were named on Monday to move on to interviews. Following two hours of voting with no winner Missoula City. 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. 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. Missoula Current Published: November 14, 2023. 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. In his 10 years of service on City Council and now as mayor, he's been a leader on building climate. “Council members Jordan and Carlino are exercising their First Amendment. We need to reform our land-use code, and we're working on that. (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. 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. Watch Now: Related VideoWith its climate goals in place, the City of Missoula will consider funding a number of energy programs in its new budget including solar, building efficiency and LED lighting. Mayor Email Jordan Hess 435 Ryman Missoula, MT 59802 Phone: 406-552-6001 Staff Request a meeting or event . Council voted in Ward 5 Representative. 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. Tents line some city streets, and garbage makes its way into rivers. Zephyr and her. Meet the City Council /QuickLinks. I’ve been working for years to increase housing supply with innovative solutions. Missoula Mayor Jordan Hess planned to speak in favor of the measure this week. City of Missoula Official Twitter Pages. Niazai said he’s met with Missoula Mayor Jordan Hess to discuss the issue. 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. 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. In his 10 years of service on City Council and now as mayor, he's been a leader on building climate. Mayor Hess transitions out of Missoula mayor office “I think the acquisition of the water system,” he said, “was hands-down the thing that I’m most proud of. O. Missoula mayor Jordan Hess, Missoula county commissioner Josh Slotnick and Poverello Center executive director Jill Bonny spoke briefly at the event. 2. 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. He has the experience, and that matters. “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. m. Seeking his third term on City Council, Ward 2 candidate Jordan Hess feels he brings experience and problem solving to Missoula. 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. Mayor Jordan Hess called it an. 21% of votes cast in the election, claiming the victory over her opponent Tom Taylor. aspx. two public commenters stormed out of City Council Chambers after Mayor Jordan Hess instructed. The candidates on affordable housing in Missoula. 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. Posted at 5:02 PM, Oct 18, 2023. MISSOULA - Jordan Hess was officially sworn in as the new mayor of Missoula on Wednesday. Last Friday, Missoula Mayor Jordan Hess. More for You. Jordan Hess for Mayor Friends, Serving as your Mayor for the past year has been a tremendous privilege. — Julie Merritt, former Missoula City. 71% on city property owners. Moving forward, every decision will be approached with an equity lens, allowing us to combat discrimination and create opportunities. Housing costs are rising because Missoula is a great place to live. "He left us in good hands," added Missoula City Council Vice President Jordan Hess. MISSOULA, Mont. 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. Martin Kidston. 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. 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. This year, four council members opted not to run, leaving only two incumbents on the ballot in Jordan Hess and Stacie Anderson. - The Missoula City Council voted Jordan Hess to be Missoula's next mayor. Mayor Jordan Hess said the Missoula Police Department responded quickly and while the incident was peacefully resolved, it created. 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. “Since we don't have enough shelter beds, we can't remove someone from an encampment in a public space,” said Missoula Mayor. MISSOULA — Missoula City Council Ward 2 representative Jordan Hess was appointed to lead the city following the death of. Mayor Jordan Hess and City Councilor Mike Nugent are both ahead of former Mayor John Engen’s record of $32,457. ) Hess steps into office following the death in. Missoula Current Published: October 4, 2021. 2023 and preliminarily adopt an ordinance revising Chapter 8. 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. 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. Missoula Mayor Jordan Hess discusses the homeless challenges the city faces due to a lack of funding and shelter space. A team of homeless advocates and service providers said a second. He joins sitting Mayor Jordan Hess in the race, along with Homeword executive director Andrea Davis. Hellgate Elementary School, 2385 Flynn Lane Former Cold Springs School, 2625 Briggs St. — Missoula Mayor Jordan Hess announced the selection of a new city clerk and legislative services director Thursday. Missoula is a community that cares about people and place, and we must continue to. m. RELATED: Jordan Hess announces candidacy for. When Jordan served as a city councilperson, I always found him to be approachable, informed, direct, and thoughtful. With former Mayors Jordan Hess and Daniel Kemmis – and most of City Council in attendance. Earlier in June, Hess declared an official State of Emergency regarding houselessness and sheltering. “There are. In collaboration with City Council and staff, Mayor Engen had created a thoughtful. Letter to the editor: Thank you, Mayor Hess. Jonathan Karlen, D-Missoula. Davis advocated for public-private partnerships, as did Hess, who cited many benefits the private sector brings to the Missoula community. 9. 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. 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. Davis, who serves as the executive director of Homeword, joins current Mayor Jordan Hess and city council member Mike Nugent in seeking the post. 2, Missoula Mayor Jordan Hess laid out his administrative priorities for the upcoming legislative process this week. I am writing to support mayoral candidate Jordan Hess. 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. (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. 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 Missoula City Council approved Mayor Jordan Hess’ budget Monday night with warnings of tougher budget deliberations in the years to come. 1. Missoula Mayor Jordan Hess announced the selection of a new city clerk and legislative services director Thursday. The $111. Mayor Hess helped create the first local Affordable Housing Trust Fund in the state. We support Rep. “We're going to do a backbone upgrade – the remediation work, electrical and internet technology systems. Hess succeeds John Engen, who died last month from pancreatic cancer. You can read all applications by following this link. Jordan Hess. 15, 2022. MISSOULA - A push to keep a sanctioned outdoor camp for a group of homeless individuals open throughout the winter came down to a debate over fiscal responsibility versus temporary solutions on. 01 raised by June 15, 2021. Property tax reform tops the list, Hess said. 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. Back then, Hess said the state's tax system was largely rooted in extractive industries and in Missoula County, that included a. 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. 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. 7 starting at 9 a. (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. The City of Missoula and Missoula County issued. “He’s contributed tremendously to not only the City of Missoula. Posted at 2:52 PM, Apr 26, 2023 . Hess’ most profound contribution to date was his instrumental role in the acquisition of our citywide water system, now known as Missoula Water. The two discussed their vision for downtown Missoula, taxes and bonds during a Tuesday forum hosted by the Downtown Missoula Partnership. Jordan Hess, Mike Nugent, Patrick Weasel Head, Teigan Avery, Jacob Elder and Fred Rice are the Missoula City Council’s nominees for mayor. Along with the declaration, the City Council approved a 90-day ordinance that said city-owned parks and trails — but not all city-owned land — would be closed from 11 p. The Missoula City Council selected Jordan Hess to be Missoula's next mayor on Sept. 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. Plans to redevelop the Riverfront Triangle has brought many interested parties to the table over the past five years. Only 43% of Missoula voters returned their ballots for the Missoula municipal primary Tuesday, but they supported Andrea Davis and Mike Nugent for mayor. “It’s amazing how many similarities there are,” remarked Missoula Mayor Jordan Hess, who visited Palmerston North in 2019. Mayor Jordan Hess. ADVERTISEMENT. 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. Missoula County on Monday joined city officials and private partners in announcing that it would take the lead in securing public ownership of 480 acres on and around Marshall Mountain. In his 10 years of service. 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. Reed Humphrey. We need to reform our land-use code, and we're working on that. Missoula Mayor. Jennifer Savage Sierra Farmer. The $111. Jordan Hess won a third term on Missoula’s city council, according election night vote results. 5 million to continue fixing. Jordan, meanwhile, wants better addiction treatment and mental health care, in addition to help with housing. But she recognizes, too, homelessness is a national problem Missoula is confronting on. m. Now, therefore be it resolved that I, Jordan Hess, Mayor of the City of Missoula, hereby declare that a state of Emergency exists as of June 9, 2023, in the areas of emergency sheltering, and I direct City of Missoula staff to assist the nonprofit provider community during the pendency of this emergency with financial resources,MISSOULA, Mont. While we have procedures to follow that protect the community we can remain open and accessible to the people we work with and serve. 19 applicants apply for Missoula mayor post City Council appointed Jordan Hess on September 12, 2022 following a public application and interview process. 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. 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. Colyer. Standing for the Pledge of Allegiance from left to right are council members Mike Nugent, Amber Sherrill and Mayor Jordan Hess. Hess must run for the office in the next municipal election, in. In Missoula, the Poverello Center is full and the city is unable to fund an additional shelter. 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. Martin Kidston. Please join me in supporting Jordan Hess for mayor. Mayor 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 this decision. Hess leads voting to secure third term in Ward 2 on Missoula city. During that time, we have never been better served than by council member Jordan Hess, who is seeking reelection. 70%) compared to 1,424 votes (40. Improve our Site. Director of Center for Structural and Functional Neuroscience, UM. His Chief Administrative Officer, Dale Bickell, was listed as a witness for the City of Whitefish and wrote. Current Mayor Jordan Hess announced he was. Filed Under: feature,. Several City Council incumbents said they don't plan to run for another term. Jordan Hess, Mike Nugent, Patrick Weasel Head, Teigan Avery, Jacob Elder and Fred Rice are the Missoula City Council’s nominees for mayor. Trees have been cut down and irrigation systems destroyed by homeless people, the Democrat said, and earlier. 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. — Ellen Leahy, Former MissoulaWith that in mind, Missoula Mayor Jordan Hess on Monday proclaimed the week of Oct. His leadership emerged early. Seated are council members Daniel Carlino and Kirsten Jordan. Martin Kidston. His chief administrative officer, Dale Bickell, was listed as a witness for the City of. “We don’t want to lose control of the parks,” Missoula Mayor Jordan Hess said. The Poverello Center, which runs the shelter. 01 raised by June 15, 2021. 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. Emergency Phone: Link: Mayor's Office. Oct 24, 2023. The spending in question concerns $125,000 given by the National Association of Realtors and another $10,000 from the Missoula. 12, the Missoula City Council held their election for the interim mayor position after. 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. Jordan Hess "There's so much good stuff going on in this space. “We haven't done that in over a decade and it's. Hess served for nine years on the Missoula City Council, in roles as committee chair and vice president of the Council. According to the Montana campaign electronic reporting. Claire Trimble will become the new city clerk starting Jan. Missoula, like most of Montana and the region, has seen a huge uptick in rent and housing prices over much of the last decade. (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. Patrick Weasel Head served on Missoula City Council representing Ward 4 in 2015 and was an administrator at UM. Mayor Jordan Hess noted that the city's request for a 9. Hypoactive sexual desire disorder can have many root causes, from physical to psychological. "I can't be John Engen and I think it would be a disservice to our community if I tried," Hess said at the. In it, retired campaign management and public policy expert C. The mayor of Missoula plays a pivotal role in guiding the city’s priorities, day-to-day and long-range operations, and philosophic approach. The. m. Hess, the longest serving member of City Council, was elected by a majority of his peers on Monday. Jacob Elder; Jordan Hess; Fred Rice; Teigen Avery; Mike Nugent; and Patrick Weasel Head. Hess says when the policy was being developed the idea was to prioritize development in the. 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. "This has the ability to connect our state," said Missoula City Councilor Jordan Hess, who has. 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. Or, navigating the emotional leadership transition after the unexpected. Michael Kavanaugh. The $111. 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. — Missoula Mayor Jordan Hess will run for reelection during this year’s municipal election. Nov 18, 2023. New City of Missoula Mayor Jordan Hess made his debut appearance on Friday’s City Talk program and immediately began answering questions from Talk Back listeners, eager to speak to the new mayor. In a dramatic final vote that occurred at 11:15 p. 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. Jordan Hess, Committee Member. The area is 52 miles northwest of Missoula. Heidi West Mirtha Becerra. His term began with his swearing in on September 14. Meet Mayor Hess. 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. JORDAN HESS. Jordan has 2 jobs listed on their profile. 1 weather alerts 1 closings/delays. (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. There's a rhetoric that there's a spending problem at the local level. 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. Or, navigating the emotional leadership transition after the unexpected. 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. Please join us in electing Mayor Jordan Hess to continue serving as Missoula’s mayor. For every $100,000 of assessed. 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. View Jordan Hess’ profile on LinkedIn, the world’s largest professional community. He most recently worked for more than eight years as Director of Transportation at. 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. It was a hard fought election season. m. Jordan Hess is Missoula's 51st Mayor. 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. “This is something where the public time. 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. Hess said that money will go toward addressing homelessness. 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. Martin Kidston. Jordan Hess. But in the end, the projects would be paid back. (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 is so lucky to have a leader who's as committed to the public interest as Jordan Hess. Sep 5, 2023; Missoula is so lucky to have a leader who's as committed to the public interest as Jordan Hess. No other candidate has proven themselves as committed to our shared public interest as Mayor Jordan Hess. He's a proven leader on climate resiliency, addressing houselessness and improving our local infrastructure. University of Montana. He is exactly the leader we need at this moment in time and we can’t think of anyone we’d rather work with to keep Missoula the brightest star in Montana’s big sky. 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. “This is a priority for us,” Niazai said, noting that other problems and issues have been pushed to the backburner. Jordan Hess is Missoula's 51st Mayor. 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. Zooey Zephyr: "Recent. 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. By: Jill Valley. “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. Missoula County Commissioners Josh Slotnick, Juanita Vero and Dave Strohmaier and Missoula Mayor Jordan Hess have released the following statement in support of Missoula Rep. Now, Hess said, the rate has been cut by 1,100 gallons per minute when compared to last year. 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. WHEREAS Missoula County and the City of Missoula acknowledge the lasting impacts of the homophobia and transphobia highlighted by acts of physical, mental, emotional, and institutional violence against lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer,. Both took the oath on Monday, which began Anderson's second term representing Ward 5 and Hess's third. S. — Members of the Missoula community, along with Mayor Jordan Hess, met on the county courthouse stairs Friday afternoon for a Pride rally. - The Missoula City Council voted Jordan Hess to be Missoula's next mayor. (Martin. 13, 2023. “This is a big deal for downtown Missoula,” said Mayor Jordan Hess in a press release. 1 weather alerts 1 closings/delays. Of those 18, six were named on Monday to move on to interviews. Missoula Parks and Recreation Director Donna Gaukler said Shaya’s site was the most frequently referenced complaint throughout the city parks system. MISSOULA - Jordan Hess was officially sworn in as the new mayor of Missoula on Wednesday. Meetings. He was appointed to the position by the Missoula City Council following a long meeting late on Monday. MISSOULA - Another candidate has joined the race to be. 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. TDS opens new warehouse in Missoula and donates $5,000 to Youth Homes March 9, 2023. Missoula Mayor Jordan Hess laid the foundation for Monday night's vote, saying again that inflation “was eating the city alive. ” He also noted the massive shift in state taxes, which has placed an increasingly heavy burden on residential property owners while cutting taxes for businesses and centrally-assessed properties like cable. Jordan Hess feels he brings experience, problem solving for Ward 2. Ward 1 Ward 2. MISSOULA - Jordan Hess was officially sworn in as the new mayor of Missoula on Wednesday. 15. That allows the city to levy an additional $500,000 over the next year through property taxes. Marilyn Marler, D-Missoula, after she is sworn in to office at the Missoula City Council. Decisions are made frequently by government impacting the real estate industry and the business of our members. (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. MISSOULA, Mont. — 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. (Martin Kidston/Missoula Current file) The city is set to begin a $900,000 federal grant to plan the future of Midtown, which will center on the Brooks Street corridor. Hess said that state increase is offset by his reduction in mills, though the city is still looking at $6. Mike Nugent has demonstrated visionary leadership at all levels, but especially in Missoula local government where he holds elected. Hess will serve until the end of former mayor John Engen's term and until the next city election in 2023. The field of five mayoral candidates will narrow to two on Tuesday as Missoula voters head to the polls for the municipal primary. There's the vision. With the assistance of DOL, each city will take a different role in advancing jobs in clean energy, and Missoula will focus on single mothers. — The Missoula City Council has selected Jordan Hess as the new mayor of Missoula. Jordan Hess serves as the 51 st mayor of Missoula. Missoula Mayor Jordan Hess has clearly aligned with Whitefish officials in this dispute. 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, 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. 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. The three other candidates included sitting Mayor Jordan Hess, who had 3,260 votes. You have to add an entire engine company,” said Mayor Jordan Hess. Mayor Jordan Hess said Wednesday's. 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. "They. Jordan Hess seeks third. Housing costs are rising because Missoula is a great place to live. Hess said he has been comparing Missoula’s homeless issue. Interviews will be held Sept. Hess wants to be the Full Time Mayor of. JORDAN HESS. Candidate Endorsements. Why some women 'want to want to have sex' but don't experience desire. Mayor Jordan Hess and City Councilor Mike Nugent are both ahead of former Mayor John Engen’s record of $32,457. Jim McCormick, the. Missoula Mayor Jordan Hess declared a state of emergency on June 9. Serving as Missoula's Mayor for the past year has been an honor and a privilege. Two decades ago, it was the other way around. That emergency required fast action by the city, Hess said. Hess noted that standing outside for even a. City of Missoula Official Instagram Pages. 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. Jordan has demonstrated his commitment to the people of Missoula. Phone: (406) 552-6001. He looked back at a time when there were multiple sources of income for such projects. The council took public comment on the three candidates nominated, Jordan Hess, Fred Rice, and Mike Nugent, then moved forward to voting requiring the. Ben Webb, left, and firefighter/paramedic Chad Maney coil a hose at the downtown station Wednesday, Sept. “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. 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. Missoula’s citizens are diverse and eclectic. Missoula property owners will receive a “scary” notice of property tax increases June 30. 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. 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. It's approachable with different funding sources,” said Missoula Mayor Jordan Hess. Hess signed the emergency proclamation last week — the. Most of us were greeted with two challengers on the ballot for our current mayor and we had to. Kristen Jordan will represent Ward 6 for Missoula's city council after securing 72. Mayor Jordan Hess selected Captain Mike Colyer as Missoula’s interim police chief on Friday. , 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. Site Links. Missoula Mayor Jordan Hess on Friday declared a state of emergency,. Mayor Jordan Hess. Jordan Hess was sworn in as Missoula’s new mayor at 2:15 p. Missoula Mayor Jordan Hess said at Colyer's June 7 confirmation the city got broad feedback stating Colyer was well-suited to be the next chief law enforcement officer for the city. 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. Jordan Hess and Andrea Davis. 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. Paid for by Jordan Hess for Mayor Dave Strohmaier and Amber Sherrill, Treasurers P. Missoula Mayor candidate Jordan Hess discusses unhoused issue in Missoula. 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. MISSOULA, Mont. As the city's longest-serving mayor, Engen has seen countless City Council members come and go. Local News Missoula agencies reflect on. In a recent interview, he also said that help must come from both the state and federal level. Colyer, MCPS Interim Superintendent Russ Lodge and Mayor Jordan Hess praised the quick and collaborative response to the threat and subsequent lockdown. By: Martin Kidston - Missoula Current. Mayor Hess is working with Missoula County government to reform the property. The field currently includes sitting Mayor Jordan Hess, City Council member Mike Nugent, nonprofit director Andrea Davis, businessman Shawn Knopp and. After more than 20 votes late into Monday night, Jordan Hess will be Missoula’s new mayor. Nugent is taking on incumbent Mayor Jordan Hess and three other candidates. Missoula mayor Jordan Hess, Missoula county commissioner Josh Slotnick and Poverello Center executive director Jill Bonny spoke briefly at the event. It was a conflicted decision, most said, with 11 council members expressing support and respect for the two finalists, that being council members Jordan Hess and. The Missoula City Council this week opted to delay its decision on reopening the shelter. He was appointed to the position by the Missoula City Council following a long meeting late on Monday night. Paid for by the Missoula County Democrats. Mayor Jordan Hess, left, watches as. Contact Mayor Hess and his. He was appointed to the position by the Missoula City Council following a long meeting late on Monday night. 368 likes · 83 talking about this. Claire Trimble will become the new city clerk. Jobs.