Jordan Hess is Missoula's 51st Mayor. 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. — The Missoula City Council has selected Jordan Hess as the new mayor of Missoula. The $111. 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 County is rallying other counties to join a regional rail authority to restore passenger. 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. — Ellen Leahy, Former MissoulaWith that in mind, Missoula Mayor Jordan Hess on Monday proclaimed the week of Oct. (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. Jordan Hess, Mike Nugent, Patrick Weasel Head, Teigan Avery, Jacob Elder and Fred Rice are the Missoula City Council’s nominees for mayor. Missoula mayoral interviews: Hess looks to continue city goals around housing, climate (missoulacurrent. Hess is currently in third place with 3,262 votes. 2023 and preliminarily adopt an ordinance revising Chapter 8. 6 million budget for Fiscal Year 2024. 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. The Missoula County Democratic Party voted to endorse nine candidates on Wednesday night following its municipal candidate forum. According to the Montana campaign electronic reporting. 14. You have to add an entire engine company,” said Mayor Jordan Hess. Current Missoula Mayor Jordan Hess officially announced on Tuesday that he's running for the position. In it, retired campaign management and public policy expert C. 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. the Missoula Redevelopment Agency and community partners,” said Mayor Jordan Hess. He is a great leader, and I would be so happy to continue to call him Mayor!. Last Friday, Missoula Mayor Jordan Hess declared a Houselessness and Sheltering State of Emergency. — With less than a few weeks left in office, Missoula Mayor Jordan Hess transformed his final casual conversation into a retrospective on his. 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. Martin Kidston. MISSOULA — Missoula City Council Ward 2 representative Jordan Hess was appointed to lead the city following the death of. The city council has selected Jordan Hess, a city council member and former transportation director at the University of Montana, to be the new mayor of Missoula. Jordan Hess feels he brings experience, problem solving for Ward 2. Shawn Knopp and Brandi Atanasoff have also entered the race. (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. 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. “We don’t want to lose control of the parks,” Missoula Mayor Jordan Hess said. Missoula Mayor Jordan Hess announced a State of Emergency for houselessness and sheltering in Missoula, calling for the reopening of the Johnson Street Shelter. — The Missoula City Council has selected Jordan Hess as the new mayor of Missoula. C. His term began with his swearing in on September 14. City of Missoula Official Instagram Pages. Boil it down and Missoula needs more shelter space if it hopes to prevent outdoor camps from swelling in the summer months - and dealing with the social and environmental impacts that such camps present. He joins sitting Mayor Jordan Hess in the race, along with Homeword executive director Andrea Davis. 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. 15. With the Montana legislative session set to kick off on Jan. Meet the City Council /QuickLinks. Martin Kidston. . (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. In Missoula, the Poverello Center is full and the city is unable to fund an additional shelter. (Missoula Current) Missoula Mayor Jordan Hess on Wednesday released his executive budget for the next fiscal year, one that invests heavily into social services,. It was a stalemate for most of the evening, with both Hess and Mike Nugent close in the vote. 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. Public Comments: 2. Missoula Mayor Jordan Hess. 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. fundraiser Mayor Jordan Hess by about $20,000 in June. 7 starting at 9 a. Our favorite photos of the week from June 19 to June 25. for 48 years and has advanced the field of municipal attorney in the state of Montana in countless ways,” said Mayor Jordan Hess. By: Martin Kidston - Missoula Current. 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. Jordan Hess: Confident in Missoula's future. Ward 1 Ward 2. He most recently worked for more than eight years as Director of Transportation at the University of Montana, where he led UM to be the first college campus in the. A news conference discussing the passing of Missoula Mayor John Engen on Aug. “It's for people who are in their principal residence, and it's not a long-term solution to any of our property tax. Jordan Hess was sworn in as Missoula’s new mayor at 2:15 p. Missoula County. He looked back at a time when there were multiple sources of income for such projects. 2, Missoula Mayor Jordan Hess laid out his administrative priorities for the upcoming legislative process this week. Trees have been cut down and irrigation systems destroyed by homeless people, the Democrat said, and earlier. City officials on Wednesday maintained their stance that Missoula was facing a homeless “emergency,” a condition declared by Mayor Jordan Hess back in April. Missoula Mayor Jordan Hess said expanding the city's shelters would give authorities more tools to enforce urban camping in public places. It also places $5 million into the Affordable Housing Trust Fund through the sale of city-owned properties, and it invests $11. MISSOULA, Mont. For Mayor Jordan Hess, it's a fitting name for a building built to last. NIMBY the rescue dog seemed to sense change was afoot as his owner, Mayor Jordan Hess, prepared to transition out of the Missoula mayor’s office on. Only 43% of Missoula voters returned their ballots for the Missoula municipal primary Tuesday, but they supported Andrea Davis and Mike Nugent for mayor. 19 applicants apply for Missoula mayor postCity Council appointed Jordan Hess on September 12, 2022 following a public application and interview process. “Mountain Line has been a great partner with the city,” Missoula Mayor Jordan Hess told the Missoula Current. Mayor Jordan Hess and City Councilor Mike Nugent are both ahead of former Mayor John Engen’s record of $32,457. The Missoula City Council this week opted to delay its decision on reopening the shelter. Missoula Mayor Jordan Hess laid the foundation for Monday night's vote, saying again that inflation “was eating the city alive. “There are. 01 raised by June 15, 2021. In an effort to give homeless individuals a safe place to go, council voted 6-2 with one abstention to reopen the Johnson Street shelter in Ward 6. 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. 3. Missoula city leaders officially declared a state of emergency due to a "houselessness crisis" in the Garden City. 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) As Jordan Hess faces his last few days as Missoula's mayor, he'll be working to ensure his replacement has the help he or she needs to transition into the role. Mayor Jordan Hess noted that the city's request for a 9. Missoula is so lucky to have a leader who's as committed to the public interest as Mayor Jordan Hess. Missoula now has a new Mayor, Jordan Hess, appointed on September 12, who will bring his own approach and new relationships to the office. Several more Missoula residents have filed to run for City Council in the 2021 election. 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. Two decades ago, it was the other way around. You can read all applications by following this link. 1. Jordan Hess deserves your vote for mayor of Missoula because he has the proven experience to do the job well. 1 weather alerts 1 closings/delays. City of Missoula Official Twitter Pages. On Friday, Jun. 5 million to continue fixing. 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. m. 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. Jordan Hess is Missoula's 51st Mayor. 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. Director of Transportation. Mayor Hess is committed to helping Missoula stay strong and resilient in the face of climate change. Missoula County Commissioners Josh Slotnick, Juanita Vero and Dave Strohmaier and Missoula Mayor Jordan Hess issued the following statement in support of Missoula Rep. Box 9305, Missoula, MT 59807. Oct 24, 2023. 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. 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. Mayor Jordan Hess declared a homeless emergency in June. Posted at 2:52 PM, Apr 26, 2023 . Both were elected to complete the term of a former office holder. (Martin. Council voted in Ward 5 Representative. His chief administrative officer, Dale Bickell, was listed as a witness for the City of. “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. In Missoula, the Poverello Center is full and the city is unable to fund an additional shelter. 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. (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. Missoula mayoral interviews: Hess looks to continue city goals around housing. The City of Missoula and Missoula County issued. Hess is responsible for facilitating growth in the diversity of the city's transportation options. Martin Kidston. Hess said expanding the city's shelter space will be a top priority this budgeting season, which is currently underway. He called the city's plan to end homelessness a failure and said Missoula is trying to play "catch-up. Missoula Mayor Jordan Hess has appointed Captain Mike Colyer to the top slot in the Missoula Police Department. Shawn Knopp had earned 2,420 votes and Brandi Atanasoff had 212 votes. Mayor Email Jordan Hess 435 Ryman Missoula, MT 59802 Phone: 406-552-6001 Staff Request a meeting or event . Mayor Jordan Hess said Wednesday's. us . Home. m. Candidate Endorsements. 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. Missoula is a city I love, and Mayor Jordan Hess is a leader I trust and respect. 01 raised by June 15, 2021. W. JORDAN HESS. Ward 3 Ward 4. That allows the city to levy an additional $500,000 over the next year through property taxes. "This is a beautiful historic building that is an anchor in our downtown and it is well-built," explained mayor Jordan Hess. Your comments, suggestions, and insight are always welcome; please call us at 406-552-6001 or send an email. Zoning Information. Housing costs are rising because Missoula is a great place to live. Missoula Redevelopment Agency will invest $7. Missoula voters on. As a former state leader, I’m impressed by the way Mayor. Missoula mayor Jordan Hess, Missoula county commissioner Josh Slotnick and Poverello Center executive director Jill Bonny spoke briefly at the event. Current Mayor Jordan Hess announced he was. “This has been a goal of the city and county quite literally for decades,” said Missoula Mayor Jordan Hess. Mayor Jordan Hess. Mayor Jordan Hess and City staff met with community members in a town hall meeting on May 9th to. Jonathan Karlen, D-Missoula. Missoula’s citizens are diverse and eclectic. Now, Hess said, the rate has been cut by 1,100 gallons per minute when compared to last year. Neuroscience Instructor, UM. Jordan Hess, Mike Nugent, Patrick Weasel Head, Teigan Avery, Jacob Elder and Fred Rice are the Missoula City Council’s nominees for mayor. 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. Hess noted that standing outside for even a. Mayor Jordan. Clean, fresh, safe drinking water is easy to take for granted. While campers can no longer sleep overnight in Missoula parks, they can sleep in other public places and are likely to do so. Jordan has demonstrated his commitment to the people of Missoula. S. 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 Hess 4/20/23 Jordan Hess 4/20/23. Thankfully, under the leadership of Mayor Jordan Hess, this is not the case. Davis advocated for public-private partnerships, as did Hess, who cited many benefits the private sector brings to the Missoula community. 7 starting at 9 a. Mayor Hess lamented the fact that Missoula has only one way to fund such issues, through real estate taxes. He was appointed to the position by the Missoula City Council following a long meeting late on Monday night. 1. m. 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. His leadership emerged early. Voters in Missoula this November will consider a request by the fire department to levy up to 40 mills to fund a new fire company, a new station, the Mobile Support Team, equipment and costs over time. MISSOULA - Jordan Hess was officially sworn in as the new mayor of Missoula on Wednesday. Missoula Mayor Jordan Hess earlier this year declared an emergency around homelessness and its lack of shelter space – a move that enables the city to levy two emergency mills to fund year-round shelter at Johnson Street, which it hasn't yet done. The Missoula City Council approved Mayor Jordan Hess’ budget Monday night with warnings of tougher budget deliberations in the years to come. He served on City Council for nine years before becoming mayor and has the skills. On average, Montana residential property values grew faster than commercial ones this reappraisal cycle, shifting the state’s tax burden to homeowners from commercial and agricultural properties, according to the Montana Department of Revenue. Dean for College of Health, UM; spectrUM Board Chair. Hess served for nine years on the Missoula City Council, in roles as committee chair and vice president of the Council. Colyer, who was born and raised in Missoula, is a 27-year veteran of the MPD and has. Zooey Zephyr: "Recent. 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. Hess said that state increase is offset by his reduction in mills, though the city is still looking at $6. Moving forward, every decision will be approached with an equity lens, allowing us to combat discrimination and create opportunities. Missoula mayor Jordan Hess, Missoula county commissioner Josh Slotnick and Poverello Center executive director Jill Bonny spoke briefly at the event. 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. She is the first female mayor of Missoula since Juliet Gregory had a two-year term. 368 likes · 83 talking about this. (Provided by the City of Missoula. 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. This year, four council members opted not to run, leaving only two incumbents on the ballot in Jordan Hess and Stacie Anderson. Hess comes into the office with years of experience Mis Wed, 01 Nov 2023 00:24:22 GMT. The council took public comment on the three candidates nominated, Jordan Hess, Fred Rice, and Mike Nugent, then moved forward to voting requiring the. But Hess also took the opportunity to speak out against. By: Martin Kidston - Missoula Current. Earlier in June, Hess declared an official State of Emergency regarding houselessness and sheltering. “I remember a week before he died, I got to see him in. The candidates on affordable housing in Missoula. Davis, who wasn't immediately available for comment, was endorsed by Mayor Jordan Hess, Missoula County commissioners, Planned Parenthood and sitting City Council. (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. Jacob Elder; Jordan Hess; Fred Rice; Teigen Avery; Mike Nugent; and Patrick Weasel Head. Filed Under: feature,. “This is something where the public time. MISSOULA, Mont. MOR believes it’s important to have elected officials who support our mission, vision, and positions, such as homeownership, private property rights, and strong communities. Hess said that money will go toward addressing homelessness. “He's been a tireless advocate for cities through the Montana League of Cities and Towns. Seeking a third term on city council, Jordan Hess feels he brings experience, problem solving for Ward. Over the past decade in local government as a member of. and last updated 2023-01-04 10:10:56-05. The. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES . Watch Now: Related VideoDavis will succeed Interim Mayor Jordan Hess, who was appointed after the death of former Mayor John Engen. Interviews will be held Sept. Following two hours of voting with no winner Missoula City. The Missoula City Council selected Jordan Hess to be Missoula's next mayor on Sept. "This has the ability to connect our state," said Missoula City Councilor Jordan Hess, who has. 01 raised by June 15, 2021. The $111. City officials and the Missoula Economic Partnership on Wednesday introduced the team selected from a months-long process to begin exploring options for the old library property between Front and Main streets. The Missoula City Council approved Mayor Jordan Hess’ budget Monday night with warnings of tougher budget deliberations in the years to come. Partner Alliances Specialist, ATG Cognizant. Missoula is so lucky to have a leader who's as committed to the public interest as Jordan Hess. ” The list includes just six topics, but the impact of each runs deep and has room for improvement. The completed project. “I was pleased to see there’s some shared goals between the governor and our. Trees have been cut down and irrigation systems destroyed by homeless people, the Democrat said, and earlier. Jordan, meanwhile, wants better addiction treatment and mental health care, in addition to help with housing. 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. Missoula Mayor Jordan Hess declared a state of emergency on June 9. 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. Seeking his third term on City Council, Ward 2 candidate Jordan Hess feels he brings experience and problem solving to Missoula. Emergency Phone: Link: Mayor's Office. — Missoula Mayor Jordan Hess has appointed Captain Mike Coyler as Missoula's new police chief. “He’s contributed tremendously to not only the City of Missoula. The council nominated candidates who we're part of the six interviewed on. “This is a big deal for downtown Missoula,” said Mayor Jordan Hess in a press release. Councilor Jordan Hess will served as mayor of Missoula through the end of 2023. Sep 25, 2022. ADVERTISEMENT. 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. Missoula Fire Capt. 2. Why some women 'want to want to have sex' but don't experience desire. They've also been in conversation with the Missoula Redevelopment Agency,” Missoula Mayor Jordan Hess told the Missoula Current. The site's master plan includes a hotel and concert venue, housing, office, retail and. — Julie Merritt, former Missoula City. was the innovate approach they've taken to a variety of projects they've built throughout the northwest,” said Mayor Jordan. 1 weather alerts 1 closings. MISSOULA - Jordan Hess was officially sworn in as the new mayor of Missoula on Wednesday. Hess says when the policy was being developed the idea was to prioritize development in the. Email:. (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. I look forward to supporting Mayor Hess in advancing the City’s goals, as well as the innovation he brings to the office. 368 likes · 83 talking about this. m. The field currently includes sitting Mayor Jordan Hess, City Council member Mike Nugent, nonprofit director Andrea Davis, businessman Shawn Knopp and. This new facility money will really. Telecommuting is a truly sustainable mode of transportation and a workplace benefit for many people. 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. Site Links. 7 starting at 9 a. The. Hess signed the emergency proclamation last week — the. Current Mayor Jordan Hess — who was selected last September to lead the city following the death of long-time mayor John Engen — polled in third. More for You. Mike Nugent has demonstrated visionary leadership at all levels, but especially in Missoula local government where he holds elected. Loaded 0%. Hess, the longest serving member of City Council, was elected by a majority of his peers on Monday. Current Missoula Mayor Jordan Hess officially announced on Tuesday that he's running for the position. In Missoula, we have a plentiful aquifer, and we have a well-run, City-owned water utility. Jordan Hess is Missoula's 51st Mayor. , 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. Missoula voters on Tuesday will decide the city's first new elected mayor in nearly 20 years. Posted at 2:52 PM, Apr 26, 2023 . Paid for by Jordan Hess for Mayor Dave Strohmaier and Amber Sherrill, Treasurers P. Mayor Jordan Hess presented his fiscal year 2024 (FY24) executive budget to City Council on June 28, stating his priorities in his budget letter. Jordan Hess and Andrea Davis. - Recently Missoula Mayor Jordan Hess and the City Council Climate, Conservation and Parks Committee voted to approve an emergency ordinance regarding urban camping in public spaces to. “I would underscore the emergency nature of this. On Wednesday, Missoula City Council members and members of the public filled the council. Prior to becoming mayor in September 2022, Mr. Nov 18, 2023 Nov 18, 2023; 0; Missoula Mayor and mayoral candidate 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. Katie Holick. Posted at 3:05 PM, Jan 03, 2023 . O. The mayor said this is a problem without an immediate easy solution, as the pandemic related funding to help address homelessness has dried up. Council member Jordan Hess, who made the nomination, said Jones has served with distinction through challenging. 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. . (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. In the normal course of an election, voters get to know candidates as they campaign for office. (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. Mayor Hess is committed to helping Missoula stay strong and resilient in the face of climate change. Current incumbent Mayor Jordan Hess held the seat since his appointment in September 2022 and served Missoula City Council nine years prior. Serving as Missoula's mayor for the past year has been an honor and a privilege. Missoula Mayor Jordan Hess planned to speak in favor of the measure this week. Missoula Current Published: March 10, 2023. "This is a priority for us," Niazai said, noting that other problems and issues have been pushed to the backburner. Martin Kidston. Missoula council members protest by sitting during Pledge of Allegiance. Missoula Mayor Jordan Hess discusses the homeless challenges the city faces due to a lack of funding and shelter space. 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. 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. 9. m. Council voted in Ward 5 Representative. He was appointed to the position by the Missoula City Council following a long meeting late on Monday night. TDS opens new warehouse in Missoula and donates $5,000 to Youth Homes March 9, 2023. When Jordan served as a city councilperson, I always found him to be approachable, informed, direct, and thoughtful. Please join us in electing Mayor Jordan Hess to continue serving as Missoula’s mayor. After more than 20 votes late into Monday night, Jordan Hess will be Missoula’s new mayor. By: Jill Valley. This year marks the 50th anniversary of the ratification of the state's constitution. Jordan Hess for Mayor Friends, Serving as your Mayor for the past year has been a tremendous privilege. As the city's longest-serving mayor, Engen has seen countless City Council members come and go. Friday kicked off a weekend full of. Jordan Hess was sworn in as Missoula’s new mayor at 2:15 p. The race for Missoula’s next mayor is growing more crowded with a total of five candidates filing to run so far through the Montana Secretary of State. Jordan Hess: Taking control of our water. Missoula Mayor Jordan Hess also supports many of the task force’s recommendations but also has some hesitancy. The Primary Election on September 12 did not go the way I. 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. Life Enrichment Director at Auberge at Missoula Valley. Jordan Hess. Jordan Hess, Committee Member. “Jim Nugent has been a dedicated public servant for nearly 50 years,” said Missoula Mayor Jordan Hess in the news release. “It's such an honor to read this proclamation,” Hess said. Flood Protection Information. Jacob Elder; Jordan Hess; Fred Rice; Teigen Avery; Mike Nugent; and Patrick Weasel Head. (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. Shane Rooney was eliminated from the applicant pool due to requirements of the. Candidates include current Mayor Jordan Hess, Ward 5 City. Ward 2 City Council member Jordan Hess. Seeking his third term on City Council, Ward 2 candidate Jordan Hess feels he brings experience and problem solving to Missoula. Standing for the Pledge of Allegiance from left to right are council members Mike Nugent, Amber Sherrill and Mayor Jordan Hess. mayor@ci. Mayor Jordan Hess and City Councilor Mike Nugent are both ahead of former Mayor John Engen’s record of $32,457. 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. MISSOULA, Mont. Martin Kidston. (Missoula. "I can't be John Engen and I think it would be a disservice to our community if I tried," Hess said at the. Hess leads voting to secure third term in Ward 2 on Missoula city. 70%) compared to 1,424 votes (40. There's a rhetoric that there's a spending problem at the local level. Mayor Hess transitions out of Missoula mayor office. The two discussed their vision for downtown Missoula, taxes and bonds during a Tuesday forum hosted by the Downtown Missoula Partnership. The Missoula City Council approved Mayor Jordan Hess’ budget Monday night with warnings of tougher budget deliberations in the years to come. Niazai said he's met with Missoula Mayor Jordan Hess to discuss the issue. Paid for by the Missoula County Democrats. 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.