Missoula Mayor Jordan Hess announced the selection of a new city clerk and legislative services director Thursday. Hess wants to be the Full Time Mayor of. And he's been a promoter of smart growth. Daniel Carlino Mike Nugent. 21% of votes cast in the election, claiming the victory over her opponent Tom Taylor. Missoula City Council Ward 1 candidate Kevin Hunt has big ideas for affordable housing and would like to see increased transparency in elected. Missoula Public Library, 455 E. Missoula Mayor candidate Jordan Hess discusses unhoused issue in Missoula. Provided. Interviews will be held Sept. “They're well-paying jobs in the trades. The Primary Election on September 12 did not go the way I. 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. 2. We need to reform our land-use code, and we're working on that. 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 Mayor Jordan Hess has appointed Captain Mike Coyler as Missoula's new police chief. This role demands a leader who can chart a path. Colyer will assume command as soon as current Missoula Police Chief Jaeson White retires, which is. (Missoula Current) The city on Friday appointed a familiar name to serve as the interim chief of the Missoula Police Department. 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. “We haven't done that in over a decade and it's. Hess, the longest serving member of City Council, was elected by a majority of his peers on Monday. Missoula Current Published: March 10, 2023. “I think we’re definitely making headway on a number of fronts,” said Jordan Hess, Missoula City Council vice president. Missoula Mayor Jordan Hess presented his executive budget for fiscal 2024. m. Of those 18, six were named on Monday to move on to interviews. Both took the oath on Monday, which began Anderson's second term representing Ward 5 and Hess's third. This new facility money will really. Colyer. In his last meeting as Missoula mayor, Jordan Hess derided the “stupid,” “confusing” and “clunky. ) Hess steps into office following the death in. 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. For every $100,000 of assessed. (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. 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 has released his executive budget for the next fiscal year, one that invests heavily into social services, climate change and equity. , 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. Mayor Jordan Hess. The solar array includes 950 panels. 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. 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. 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. The Missoula Current has also interviewed Mayor Jordan Hess and will run the story on Thursday. Nov 18, 2023. Missoula mayor Jordan Hess, Missoula county commissioner Josh Slotnick and Poverello Center executive director Jill Bonny spoke briefly at the event. ” Missoulian week in review. 2, Missoula Mayor Jordan Hess laid out his administrative priorities for the upcoming legislative process this week. Speakers include Missoula Mayor Jordan Hess, Missoula area House Rep. Hess leads voting to secure third term in Ward 2 on Missoula city. Once a mill, the area now. The two most tenured members of the Missoula City Council were appointed unanimously to serve as president and vice president on Monday, launching a new chapter in the daily function of the city's decision-making body. 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. 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. Martin Kidston. The candidates on affordable housing in Missoula. Missoula Mayor Jordan Hess also supports many of the task force’s recommendations but also has some hesitancy. Missoula Mayor Jordan Hess. 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. Candidate Endorsements. Missoula Mayor Jordan Hess announced a State of Emergency for houselessness and sheltering in Missoula, calling for the reopening of the Johnson Street Shelter. — Mike Cooney, Former Lieutenant GovernorJordan has continued to support and improve the open space system, a gem that improves Missoulian’s lives every day. (Missoula Current) In what would be the last City Council meeting of his tenure as mayor, Jordan Hess praised Missoula's city employees, its innovation and the accomplishments it has notched over the last decade, most of which he spent as one of Missoula top elected leaders. Martin Kidston. Housing costs are rising because Missoula is a great place to live. The comments prompted Mayor Jordan Hess to ask Mateer “to stop making personal attacks” about shelter employees. 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. 3 million budget request includes an estimated 16% increase in inflationary costs and a $1 million down payment. “This is something where the public time. But she recognizes, too, homelessness is a national problem Missoula is confronting on. 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. It's approachable with different funding sources,” said Missoula Mayor Jordan Hess. (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. 02 Missoula Municipal Code entitled “Missoula City-County Health Code Adopted by Reference” to adopt the. You can read all applications by following this link. Home. I’ve been working for years to increase housing supply with innovative solutions. In the normal course of an election, voters get to know candidates as they campaign for office. Jordan Hess is Missoula's 51st Mayor. “It's such an honor to read this proclamation,” Hess said. 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. m. Daniel Carlino was appointed to the Missoula Civic Television Committee, Sandra Vasecka to the local. The $111. In my almost 40 years of work in local government at the Missoula. 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. 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. (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 field of five mayoral candidates will narrow to two on Tuesday as Missoula voters head to the polls for the municipal primary. “We can sell City Hall, we can stop making lease payments on the various private spaces we have downtown, and we can sell City Council chambers. 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. 15. Missoula Mayor Jordan Hess lived right across the alley from The Rowe apartments during college, and he said he loved his time spent there. 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. Site Links. Hess noted that standing outside for even a. 70%) compared to 1,424 votes (40. Jordan Hess, Committee Member. Hellgate Elementary School, 2385 Flynn Lane Former Cold Springs School, 2625 Briggs St. 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. “I remember a week before he died, I got to see him in. The two discussed their vision for downtown Missoula, taxes and bonds during a Tuesday forum hosted by the Downtown Missoula Partnership. “He's been a tireless advocate for cities through the Montana League of Cities and Towns. That allows the city to levy an additional $500,000 over the next year through property taxes. The $111. 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. 7 starting at 9 a. 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. Current Missoula Mayor Jordan Hess officially announced on Tuesday that he's running for the position. He was appointed to the position by the Missoula City Council following a long meeting late on Monday night. — 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. ” The list includes just six topics, but the impact of each runs deep and has room for improvement. In a recent interview, he also said that help must come from both the state and federal level. 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. Running for the Ward 4 Missoula City Council seat, Mike Nugent says he will bring a moderate voice to local government. The budget focuses on programs and projects that will move the needle on housing, climate, and equity. Missoula is so lucky to have a leader who's as committed to the public interest as Jordan Hess. Hess says when the policy was being developed the idea was to prioritize development in the. Earlier in June, Hess declared an official State of Emergency regarding houselessness and sheltering. Serving as Missoula's mayor for the past year has been an honor and a privilege. (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. But in the end, the projects would be paid back. The spending in question concerns $125,000 given by the National Association of Realtors and another $10,000 from the Missoula. She is the first female mayor of Missoula since Juliet Gregory had a two-year term. Ward 2 City Council member Jordan Hess. 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 2:52 PM, Apr 26, 2023 . Missoula Mayor Jordan Hess. Hess will serve until the end of former mayor John Engen's term and until the next city election in 2023. (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. City Council president Gwen Jones served as Acting Mayor from Mayor Engen's death until Mayor Hess was sworn in on September 14, 2022. ADVERTISEMENT. "This has the ability to connect our state," said Missoula City Councilor Jordan Hess, who has. 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. Hess was a knowledgeable leader in creating Missoula's Affordable Housing Trust Fund. Incumbents Jordan Hess and Ruth Swaney are both running unopposed. Nugent is taking on incumbent Mayor Jordan Hess and three other candidates. “We don’t want to lose control of the parks,” Missoula Mayor Jordan Hess said. Martin Kidston. (Provided by the City of Missoula. Former Missoula Mayor Jordan Hess, who endorsed Davis, watches the event. He looked back at a time when there were multiple sources of income for such projects. The Missoula City Council approved Mayor Jordan Hess’ budget Monday night with warnings of tougher budget deliberations in the years to come. Marilyn Marler, D-Missoula, after she is sworn in to office at the Missoula City Council. Prior to becoming mayor in September 2022, Mr. 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. The Missoula City Council selected Jordan Hess to be Missoula's next mayor on Sept. 19 applicants apply for Missoula mayor post City Council appointed Jordan Hess on September 12, 2022 following a public application and interview process. Decisions are made frequently by government impacting the real estate industry and the business of our members. He's a proven leader on climate resiliency, addressing houselessness and improving our local infrastructure. 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. Missoula Mayor Jordan Hess laid the foundation for Monday night's vote, saying again that inflation “was eating the city alive. Jordan Hess. (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. (Missoula Current) Missoula Mayor Jordan Hess on Wednesday released his executive budget for the next fiscal year, one that invests heavily into social services,. Mayor Jordan Hess and City Councilor Mike Nugent are both ahead of former Mayor John Engen’s record of $32,457. mt. Your comments, suggestions, and insight are always welcome; please call us at 406-552-6001 or send an email. — The Missoula City Council has selected Jordan Hess as the new mayor of Missoula. Colyer, MCPS Interim Superintendent Russ Lodge and Mayor Jordan Hess praised the quick and collaborative response to the threat and subsequent lockdown. Interviews will be held on Sept. ” 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. As the city's longest-serving mayor, Engen has seen countless City Council members come and go. MISSOULA — A big game of Tetris is taking shape downtown,. “It's for people who are in their principal residence, and it's not a long-term solution to any of our property tax. 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. The lack of options frustrated all members of council, which passed the emergency ordinance on a 9-1 vote. Equity, housing and engagement all figured prominently in the guide for. Dean for College of Health, UM; spectrUM Board Chair. - The Missoula City Council voted Jordan Hess to be Missoula's next mayor. Jordan Hess. And when the pandemic hit, I knew I could rely on Jordan to keep a calm and keen sense of balance , politics aside. 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. Hess also says the city of Missoula and Missoula County are working hard to accommodate those who. 12, 2022. 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. Paid for by the Missoula County Democrats. ANTONIO IBARRA OLIVARES, Missoulian Facebook; Twitter. Missoula County is rallying other counties to join a regional rail authority to restore passenger. The two discussed their vision for downtown Missoula, taxes and bonds during a Tuesday forum hosted by the Downtown Missoula Partnership. At a meeting Friday, local leaders announced M. Mayor Jordan Hess presented his fiscal year 2024 (FY24) executive budget to City Council on June 28, stating his priorities in his budget letter. When Jordan served as a city councilperson, I always found him to be approachable, informed, direct, and thoughtful. Two city councilmembers, Mike Nugent and Jordan Hess, are among the 19 applicants. 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. Housing costs are rising because Missoula is a great place to live. They've also been in conversation with the Missoula Redevelopment Agency,” Missoula Mayor Jordan Hess told the Missoula Current. (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. This year marks the 50th anniversary of the ratification of the state's constitution. (Martin Kidston/Missoula Current file). Incumbent Jordan Hess said he's glad to see John Engen leading. For the past couple of decades, I have been active in the civic affairs of lower Grant Creek, part of Missoula’s Ward 2. 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. Seated are council members Daniel Carlino and Kirsten Jordan. Now, Hess said, the rate has been cut by 1,100 gallons per minute when compared to last year. We need to reform our land-use code, and we're working on that. 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. Mayor Jordan Hess and City staff met with community members in a town hall meeting on May 9th to. Meeting/Webcasts. Hess noted that standing outside for even a. 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. The council took public comment on the three candidates nominated, Jordan Hess, Fred Rice, and Mike Nugent, then moved forward to voting requiring the. 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. 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. Plans to redevelop the Riverfront Triangle has brought many interested parties to the table over the past five years. (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. He made the announcement Tuesday, noting his nine years of City Council service. Mayor Jordan Hess. Jordan Hess, Mike Nugent, Patrick Weasel Head, Teigan Avery, Jacob Elder and Fred Rice are the Missoula City Council’s nominees for mayor. MISSOULA, Mont. “Jordan is usually the smartest person in the room,” said Ward 4’s Amber Sherrill, quoting late mayor John Engen, “and he would never. Jordan Hess is Missoula's 51st Mayor. MISSOULA — As Jordan Hess faces his last few days as Missoula's mayor, he'll be working to ensure his replacement has the help he or she needs to transition into the role. I was appointed. Reed Humphrey. On Wednesday, Missoula City Council members and members of the public filled the council. 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. Andrea Davis — who is the executive director of Homeword — has claimed the top spot while current Missoula City Council member Mike Nugent finished in second place. Mateer continued to shout, forcing Hess to recess the. Niazai said he's met with Missoula Mayor Jordan Hess to discuss the issue. Box 9305, Missoula, MT 59807. Phone: (406) 552-6001. 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. 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. 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. His term began with his swearing in on September 14. "This is a beautiful historic building that is an anchor in our downtown and it is well-built," explained mayor Jordan Hess. mayor@ci. fundraiser Mayor Jordan Hess by about $20,000 in June. Zooey Zephyr are unacceptable and undemocratic. Two decades ago, it was the other way around. Tents line some city streets, and garbage makes its way into rivers. 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. Missoula Parks and Recreation Director Donna Gaukler said Shaya’s site was the most frequently referenced complaint throughout the city parks system. 6 million budget for Fiscal Year 2024. Martin Kidston. 13, 2023. 1 weather alerts 1 closings/delays. 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. Jordan Hess. Jim McCormick, the. 71% increase of city property taxes is well. Martin Kidston. “We'll go through a process to identify the long-term use for this. Missoula Mayor Jordan Hess has appointed Captain Mike Colyer to the top slot in the Missoula Police Department. In it, retired campaign management and public policy expert C. Also on the ballot were Missoula businessman. City Council president Gwen Jones served as Acting Mayor from Mayor Engen's death until Mayor Hess was sworn in on September 14, 2022. O. Missoula, Montana, United States. MISSOULA, Mont. Phone: 406-552-6000 | TTY: 406-552-6131 Quick Links. Mayor Jordan Hess selected Captain Mike Colyer as Missoula’s interim police chief on Friday. on Wednesday, Sept. For Mayor Jordan Hess, it's a fitting name for a building built to last. Current Mayor Jordan Hess says that the City of Missoula is ultimately seeing a housing issue and that the city needs a second shelter to help with the. missoula. Missoula is so lucky to have a leader who's as committed to the public interest as Mayor Jordan Hess. Following two hours of voting with no winner Missoula City. It's something we endeavored to do very quickly,” Hess said of. Jordan has demonstrated his commitment to the people of Missoula. to 5 a. After more than 20 votes late into Monday night, Jordan Hess will be Missoula’s new 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. 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. The. Missoula Mayor Jordan Hess has appointed Captain Mike Colyer to the top slot in the Missoula Police Department. (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. His chief administrative officer, Dale Bickell, was listed as a witness for the City of. The lack of options frustrated all members of council, which passed the emergency ordinance on a 9-1 vote. 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. 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. Jordan Hess was sworn in as Missoula’s new mayor at 2:15 p. 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. You can read all applications by following this link. Hess signed the emergency proclamation last week — the. Missoula mayor Jordan Hess, Missoula county commissioner Josh Slotnick and Poverello Center executive director Jill Bonny spoke briefly at the event. Missoula Mayor Jordan Hess reaffirmed the city's stance on equality, declaring "We will not tolerate discrimination and hate in Missoula. - The Missoula City Council voted Jordan Hess to be Missoula's next mayor. Current Mayor Jordan Hess. m. Hess said that money will go toward addressing homelessness. Claire Trimble will become the new city clerk. 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. 1. In Missoula, the Poverello Center is full and the city is unable to fund an additional shelter. 2. “I was excited to see the Biden administration announce a collaboration with six major cities. 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. Missoula Mayor Jordan Hess planned to speak in favor of the measure this week. He is by far the most qualified candidate. O. Missoula is so lucky to have a leader who's as committed to the public interest as Jordan Hess. Assumed office January 2, 2006. The second complaint alleges a poll conducted in Missoula in April estimated to cost at least $15,000 to $25,000 in support of Nugent was not disclosed in campaign finance reports. “The city does not have a position,” Mayor Jordan Hess told the Missoula Current after Monday night’s meeting. Mike Colyer to the post to fill in for retiring Chief Jaeson White, who departs at the end of the month after three years in Missoula. 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. m. Mayor presents budget plan for housing, infrastructure, safety. 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. By: Martin Kidston - Missoula Current. Mayor Jordan Hess Missoula Mayor Jordan Hess discusses the homeless challenges the city faces due to a lack of funding and shelter space. According to the Montana campaign electronic reporting. In collaboration with City Council and staff, Mayor Engen had created a thoughtful. City Council. 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. 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 Current) In what would be the last City Council meeting of his tenure as mayor, Jordan Hess praised Missoula's city employees, its innovation and. Missoula Mayor Jordan Hess on Friday declared a state of emergency,. Please join us in electing Mayor Jordan Hess to continue serving as Missoula’s mayor. Assumed office January 2, 2006. S. While campers can no longer sleep overnight in Missoula parks, they can sleep in other public places and are likely to do so. Jordan Hess. ” He also noted the massive shift in state taxes, which has. Jordan Hess feels he brings experience, problem solving for Ward 2. 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. Letter to the editor: Thank you, Mayor Hess. Missoula Current Published: August 24, 2023. Jordan Hess was sworn in as Missoula’s new mayor at 2:15 p. Jordan Hess: Confident in Missoula's future. 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. — The Missoula City Council has selected Jordan Hess as the new mayor of Missoula. Missoula voters on. Missoula Mayor Jordan Hess lived right across the alley from The Rowe apartments during college, and he said he loved his time spent there. Federal Building now Belongs to. Most of us were greeted with two challengers on the ballot for our current mayor and we had to. 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. Seeking his third term on City Council, Ward 2 candidate Jordan Hess feels he brings experience and problem solving to Missoula. Jordan Hess [email protected]. I am writing to support mayoral candidate Jordan Hess. ANTONIO IBARRA OLIVARES,. Missoula’s new Mayor, Jordan Hess, was officially sworn into office as the city’s 51st mayor Wednesday. That emergency required fast action by the city, Hess said. (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. 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. -. — Officials say the city of Missoula is battling a homeless crisis. Prior to becoming mayor in September 2022, Mr. Standing for the Pledge of Allegiance from left to right are council members Mike Nugent, Amber Sherrill and Mayor Jordan Hess. Mayor Jordan Hess, left, watches as. 6. — With less than a few weeks left in office, Missoula Mayor Jordan Hess transformed his final casual conversation into a retrospective on his. Mayor Jordan Hess said the Missoula Police Department responded quickly and while the incident was peacefully resolved, it created. Jordan Hess seeks third. 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. Quick Links. Missoula mayoral interviews: Hess looks to continue city goals around housing. a month ago. 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. He was appointed to the position by the Missoula City Council following a long meeting late on Monday. Missoula Mayor and mayoral candidate Jordan Hess. Because he has the heart and the experience to face Missoula's current and future challenges. Missoula County. Moving forward, every decision will be approached with an equity lens, allowing us to combat discrimination and create opportunities. 1. Ward 2 encompasses the Westside, Captain John Mullan and Grant Creek neighborhoods. Hess will serve until the end of former mayor John. (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. Jordan Hess has my vote for mayor. Zephyr and her. 15, 2022. 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. Director of Center for Structural and Functional Neuroscience, UM. Missoula Current Published: October 4, 2021. In his 10 years of service on City Council and now as mayor, he's been a leader on building climate. Seeking his third term on City Council, Ward 2 candidate Jordan Hess feels he brings experience and problem solving to Missoula. He has the experience, and that matters. MISSOULA — As Jordan Hess faces his last few days as Missoula's mayor, he'll be working to ensure his replacement has the help he or she needs to transition into the role. two public commenters stormed out of City Council Chambers after Mayor Jordan Hess instructed. Paid for by Jordan Hess for Mayor Dave Strohmaier and Amber Sherrill, Treasurers P. “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. “We need to have a big place because we, as a Muslim community, are growing day by day so we need to have an appropriate place,” Niazai said. Jordan Hess is Missoula's 51st Mayor. 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. Candidates include current Mayor Jordan Hess, Ward 5 City. 6 million budget for Fiscal Year 2024. 24 “May Nan Ellingson Week” in recognition for her contributions to Missoula and the state. If approved, the levy would generate an additional 2 mills, which would raise around $500,000 to reopen the Johnson Street. (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.