It also places $5 million into the Affordable Housing Trust Fund through the sale of city-owned properties, and it invests $11. 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. Improve our Site. 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. Missoula Mayor Jordan Hess. Missoula Mayor Jordan Hess declared a state of emergency on June 9. The mayor said this is a problem without an immediate easy solution, as the pandemic related funding to help address homelessness has dried up. “We're going to do a backbone upgrade – the remediation work, electrical and internet technology systems. Davis advocated for public-private partnerships, as did Hess, who cited many benefits the private sector brings to the Missoula community. 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. Or, navigating the emotional leadership transition after the unexpected. 19 applicants apply for Missoula mayor post City Council appointed Jordan Hess on September 12, 2022 following a public application and interview process. Martin Kidston. Jordan Hess is Missoula's 51st Mayor. Missoula City Council Ward 1 candidate Kevin Hunt has big ideas for affordable housing and would like to see increased transparency in elected. Mayor Jordan Hess said Wednesday's. Mayor Hess transitions out of Missoula mayor office. Federal Building now Belongs to. 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. Mike Nugent has demonstrated visionary leadership at all levels, but especially in Missoula local government where he holds elected. 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. “This has been a goal of the city and county quite literally for decades,” said Missoula Mayor Jordan Hess. 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. Jordan Hess feels he brings experience, problem solving for Ward 2. 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. Missoula Current Published: October 4, 2021. 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. “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. Missoula’s new Mayor, Jordan Hess, was officially sworn into office as the city’s 51st mayor Wednesday. Jennifer Savage Sierra Farmer. Kristen Jordan will represent Ward 6 for Missoula's city council after securing 72. “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. “I was pleased to see there’s some shared goals between the governor and our. Partner Alliances Specialist, ATG Cognizant. two public commenters stormed out of City Council Chambers after Mayor Jordan Hess instructed. Ward 1 Ward 2. W. Because he has the heart and the experience to face Missoula's current and future challenges. 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. 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. Colyer, who was born and raised in Missoula, is a 27-year veteran of the Missoula Police. Councilor Jordan Hess will served as mayor of Missoula through the end of 2023. ” The list includes just six topics, but the impact of each runs deep and has room for improvement. He has the experience, and that matters. (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. Ward 2 City Council member Jordan Hess. m. You can read all applications by following this link. Box 9305, Missoula, MT 59807. Interviews will be held Sept. Jim McCormick, the. 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. (Martin. 368 likes · 83 talking about this. — 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. But even with a tighter budget, the City of Missoula still plans to allocate more money and. 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. City of Missoula Official Instagram Pages. Jordan Hess: Taking control of our water. 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. 3 million budget request includes an estimated 16% increase in inflationary costs and a $1 million down payment. I’ve been working for years to increase housing supply with innovative solutions. The site's master plan includes a hotel and concert venue, housing, office, retail and. “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. Jordan Hess is a quiet guy, a worker not a celebrity, and he gets things – a lot of things- done. 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. 1. Jordan Hess is Missoula's 51st Mayor. Two city councilmembers, Mike Nugent and Jordan Hess, are among the 19 applicants. 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, Mont. SJ Howell and Leo Thompson of the Two Spirit Society, among others. Jordan Hess deserves your vote for mayor of Missoula because he has the proven experience to do the job well. on Wednesday, Sept. on Wednesday, Hess had 2,120 votes (59. 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. He knows the job and gets the job done. 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. Zooey Zephyr: "Recent. 7 starting at 9 a. John Engen served as Missoula's 50th mayor from January 2006 until August 2022. Davis, who won the. More for You. City Council president Gwen Jones served as Acting Mayor from Mayor Engen's death until Mayor Hess was sworn in on September 14, 2022. 1. 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. Signed Sealed and Delivered, the U. 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. “He's been a tireless advocate for cities through the Montana League of Cities and Towns. Hess praised the impact of the Emergency Winter Shelter, which he. Ward 2 encompasses the Westside, Captain John Mullan and Grant Creek neighborhoods. “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. Current Missoula Mayor Jordan Hess officially announced on Tuesday that he's running for the position. Missoula Mayor Jordan Hess on Friday declared a state of emergency,. 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. - 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. 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. Daniel Carlino was appointed to the Missoula Civic Television Committee, Sandra Vasecka to the local. Mayor presents budget plan for housing, infrastructure, safety. Meet the City Council /QuickLinks. on Monday night, Mike Nugent nobly stepped aside after several locked votes and Jordan Hess was elected by the Missoula City Council to be the. Jordan Hess: Confident in Missoula's future. In my almost 40 years of work in local government at the Missoula. Hypoactive sexual desire disorder can have many root causes, from physical to psychological. Missoula Current Published: November 14, 2023. 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. The $4. 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. Details: Friday, June 16, noon-1 p. The Primary Election on September 12 did not go the way I wanted it to go, and there will be a transition in the Mayor’s office in the coming months. 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. You have to add an entire engine company,” said Mayor Jordan Hess. Incumbent Jordan Hess said he's glad to see John Engen leading. "This is a beautiful historic building that is an anchor in our downtown and it is well-built," explained mayor Jordan Hess. which amount to more than $11 million in new state revenue in Missoula. “I think we’re definitely making headway on a number of fronts,” said Jordan Hess, Missoula City Council vice president. Zooey Zephyr: "Recent actions taken to silence Rep. While campers can no longer sleep overnight in Missoula parks, they can sleep in other public places and are likely to do so. Candidate Endorsements. She is the first female mayor of Missoula since Juliet Gregory had a two-year term. The coordination, collaboration, and partnership between the city of Missoula and Missoula County are at an all-time high. MISSOULA, Mont. The City of Missoula and Missoula County issued. 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. Box 3, Missoula, MT 59806. , and marshaled funding towards emergency response efforts. By: Jill Valley. Flood Protection Information. On Sept. MISSOULA, Mont. Sep 5, 2023; Missoula is so lucky to have a leader who's as committed to the public interest as Jordan Hess. 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. Missoula is a city I love, and Mayor Jordan Hess is a leader I trust and respect. And he's been a promoter of smart growth. Posted at 3:05 PM, Jan 03, 2023 . (Daily Montanan) Missoula’s Mayor Jordan Hess declared a homelessness and sheltering state of emergency this month as a crisis center in Billings reports more people who are homeless for the first time and a shelter in Great Falls sees a growing need for its services. Paid for by the Missoula County Democrats. Davis advocated for public-private partnerships, as did Hess, who cited many benefits the private sector brings to the Missoula community. MISSOULA, Mont. Missoula is so lucky to have a leader who's as committed to the public interest as Jordan Hess. Life Enrichment Director at Auberge at Missoula Valley. Missoula’s Mayor: Building a Stronger, More Resilient Community, with Opportunity for AllMissoula, MT 59802. “He’s contributed tremendously to not only the City of Missoula. City of Missoula Official Twitter Pages. Hess served for nine years on the Missoula City Council, in roles as committee chair and vice president of the Council. Mayor Jordan Hess noted that the city's request for a 9. Mayor Hess is working with Missoula County government to reform the property. Missoula Mayor Jordan Hess announced a State of Emergency for houselessness and sheltering in Missoula, calling for the reopening of the Johnson Street Shelter. — Missoula Mayor Jordan Hess will run for reelection during this year’s municipal election. 14. As the city's longest-serving mayor, Engen has seen countless City Council members come and go. Jordan Hess for Mayor Friends, Serving as your Mayor for the past year has been a tremendous privilege. “We don’t want to lose control of the parks,” Missoula Mayor Jordan Hess said. Home. Missoula County. Martin Kidston. The three other candidates included sitting Mayor Jordan Hess, who had 3,260 votes. 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. 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. His Chief Administrative Officer, Dale Bickell, was listed as a witness for the City of Whitefish and wrote. “Mountain Line has been expanding services and electrifying and doing all sorts of great programming for years, but they haven't had the infrastructure background to support that growth. In a recent interview, he also said that help must come from both the state and federal level. Missoula Mayor Jordan Hess lived right across the alley from The Rowe apartments during college, and he said he loved his time spent there. 1. Jordan Hess “We did a zero-based budget some years before I was on City Council, and it was an exercise that was very challenging. 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. Jordan Hess, currently serving as Missoula mayor, said he hopes to tackle affordable housing, climate change resilience and property tax reform if voters give him another four years. Decisions are made frequently by government impacting the real estate industry and the business of our members. “We haven't done that in over a decade and it's. It's approachable with different funding sources,” said Missoula Mayor Jordan Hess. The Primary Election on September 12 did not go the way I. Martin Kidston. Hellgate Elementary School, 2385 Flynn Lane Former Cold Springs School, 2625 Briggs St. 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. In it, retired campaign management and public policy expert C. 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. No other candidate has proven themselves as committed to our shared public interest as Mayor Jordan Hess. 21% of votes cast in the election, claiming the victory over her opponent Tom Taylor. Missoula Fire Capt. 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. Mayor Jordan Hess, left, watches as. Missoula City Council member and mayoral candidate Mike Nugent on Wednesday released a multi-pronged approach that he believes will provide both short- and long-term solutions to the city's homeless challenge. Trees have been cut down and irrigation systems destroyed by homeless people, the Democrat said, and earlier. Housing costs are rising because Missoula is a great place to live. — Missoula Mayor Jordan Hess announced the selection of a new city clerk and legislative services director Thursday. Telecommuting is a truly sustainable mode of transportation and a workplace benefit for many people. 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. In his 10 years of service. (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. When Jordan served as a city councilperson, I always found him to be approachable, informed, direct, and thoughtful. 7 starting at 9 a. Missoula Mayor Jordan Hess on Tuesday announced his plans to run for election in November. Council voted in Ward 5 Representative. MISSOULA - Jordan Hess was officially sworn in as the new mayor of Missoula on Wednesday. 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. ANTONIO IBARRA OLIVARES,. MISSOULA - Dozens of Missoula citizens gathered in Boyd Park to ask questions and express concerns with Mayor Jordan Hess and other public officials in an informal setting on Tuesday, May 23, 2023. 6 million budget for Fiscal Year 2024. Hess says when the policy was being developed the idea was to prioritize development in the. (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. Claire Trimble will become the new city clerk starting Jan. Mayor Jordan Hess selected Captain Mike Colyer as Missoula’s interim police chief on Friday. Serving as Missoula's Mayor for the past year has been an honor and a privilege. Property tax reform tops the list, Hess said. As a former state leader, I’m impressed by the way Mayor. Director of Transportation. Missoula Mayor Jordan Hess presented his executive budget for fiscal 2024. mt. Local News Missoula agencies reflect 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. —. (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. He is a great leader, and I would be so happy to continue to call him Mayor!. That emergency required fast action by the city, Hess said. 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. Your comments, suggestions, and insight are always welcome; please call us at 406-552-6001 or send an email. We need to reform our land-use code, and we're working on that. Of the five candidates on file with the Montana Secretary of State's Office, candidates Mike Nugent and Jordan Hess have raised the most money as of the latest filing period, which closed on June. Missoula Current Published: March 10, 2023. m. 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 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. ADVERTISEMENT. Missoula property owners will receive a “scary” notice of property tax increases June 30. — The Missoula City Council has selected Jordan Hess as the new mayor of Missoula. They include Ward 6 council member Julie Merritt, Ward 3 council member Heather. Martin Kidston. In the mayoral race, the council nominated just six of 18 potential candidates to fill the vacancy left by the late Mayor John Engen. Hess also says the city of Missoula and Missoula County are working hard to accommodate those who. 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. Hess will serve until the end of former mayor John. Assumed office January 2, 2006. He called the city's plan to end homelessness a failure and said Missoula is trying to play "catch-up. Mateer continued to shout, forcing Hess to recess the. Missoula Mayor Jordan Hess lived right across the alley from The Rowe apartments during college, and he said he loved his time spent there. He served on City Council for nine years before becoming mayor and has the skills. Colyer, MCPS Interim Superintendent Russ Lodge and Mayor Jordan Hess praised the quick and collaborative response to the threat and subsequent lockdown. His chief administrative officer, Dale Bickell, was listed as a witness for the City of. By: Martin Kidston - Missoula Current. Shawn Knopp and Brandi Atanasoff have also entered the race. 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. Niazai said he's met with Missoula Mayor Jordan Hess to discuss the issue. This year marks the 50th anniversary of the ratification of the state's constitution. Phone: 406-552-6000 | TTY: 406-552-6131 Quick Links. Missoula Mayor Jordan Hess. Public Comments: 2. Jordan Hess "There's so much good stuff going on in this space. A team of homeless advocates and service providers said a second. 01 raised by June 15, 2021. "I can't be John Engen and I think it would be a disservice to our community if I tried," Hess said at the. Oct 24, 2023. Mayor Jordan Hess and City Councilor Mike Nugent are both ahead of former Mayor John Engen’s record of $32,457. Trees have been cut down and irrigation systems destroyed by homeless people, the Democrat said, and earlier. (Missoula Current) The city on Friday appointed a familiar name to serve as the interim chief of the Missoula Police Department. Porter Middle School, 2510. MISSOULA, Mont. Jordan Hess, Shawn Knopp and Brandi. He was appointed to the position by the Missoula City Council following a long meeting late on Monday night. Once a mill, the area now. But she recognizes, too, homelessness is a national problem Missoula is confronting on. 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. 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. 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. 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. Daniel Carlino Mike Nugent. Mayor Jordan Hess We do have two special presentations in the form of proclamations. Of those 18, six were named on Monday to move on to interviews. MISSOULA - Another candidate has joined the race to be. Martin Kidston. O. 9, Missoula Mayor Jordan Hess officially declared a state of emergency due to a "houselessness crisis" in Missoula, which is causing health and safety risks for the whole city. 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. Hess leads voting to secure third term in Ward 2 on Missoula city. Interviews will be held Sept. Hess said that money will go toward addressing homelessness. Missoula is a community that cares about people and place, and. His term began with his swearing in on September 14. For every $100,000 of assessed. Back then, Hess said the state's tax system was largely rooted in extractive industries and in Missoula County, that included a. to 5 a. The mayor of Missoula plays a pivotal role in guiding the city’s priorities, day-to-day and long-range operations, and philosophic approach. m. The Missoula City Council this week opted to delay its decision on reopening the shelter. Neuroscience Instructor, UM. Following two hours of voting with no winner Missoula City. We reached out to Mayor Jordan Hess to get a statement regarding the urban camping increase. Talk to him for a few minutes and it’s clear that Jordan’s enthusiasm for Missoula and all that makes it great. Nov 18, 2023 Nov 18, 2023; 0; Missoula Mayor and mayoral candidate Jordan Hess. ) Hess steps into office following the death in. 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. m. Missoula Mayor Jordan Hess announced the selection of a new city clerk and legislative services director Thursday. — Julie Merritt, former Missoula City. Posted at 2:52 PM, Apr 26, 2023 . m. 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. He was appointed to the position by the Missoula City Council following a long meeting late on Monday. Missoula Mayor. “Mountain Line has been a great partner with the city,” Missoula Mayor Jordan Hess told the Missoula Current. S. In collaboration with City Council and staff, Mayor Engen had created a thoughtful. Aug 31, 2023. 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. 71% increase of city property taxes is well. Missoula, like most of Montana and the region, has seen a huge uptick in rent and housing prices over much of the last decade. 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. Nov 18, 2023. Aislin Tweedy. 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 council nominated candidates who we're part of the six interviewed on September 7th. Missoula Mayor Jordan Hess. Niazai said he’s met with Missoula Mayor Jordan Hess to discuss the issue. 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. 3. Missoula resident Travis Mateer impugned the Executive Director of the Poverello Center Monday before Mayor Jordan Hess interrupted. com) Andrea Davis joins Hess. Missoula Public Library, 455 E. Jordan Hess, Committee Member. a month ago. Missoula Current Published: August 24, 2023. In his last meeting as Missoula mayor, Jordan Hess derided the “stupid,” “confusing” and “clunky. (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 serves as the 51 st mayor of Missoula. 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. View Jordan Hess’ profile on LinkedIn, the world’s largest professional community. Martin Kidston. Learn about the Mayor and his office. Paid for by the Missoula County Democrats. His leadership emerged early. Mayor. Seated are council members Daniel Carlino and Kirsten Jordan. Mayor Hess helped create the first local Affordable Housing Trust Fund in the state. Following two hours of voting with no winner Missoula City Council members left together through a. Katie Holick. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES . prompting Mayor Jordan Hess to declare the situation an official. “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. The Missoula City Council approved Mayor Jordan Hess’ budget Monday night with warnings of tougher budget deliberations in the years to come. Mayor Jordan Hess said the tax burden in Missoula County now places 65% of the cost on property owners while large corporations only account for around 42%. Parks & Recreation. The. He made the announcement Tuesday, noting his nine years of City Council service. And when the pandemic hit, I knew I could rely on Jordan to keep a calm and keen sense of balance , politics aside. Michael Kavanaugh. 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. Mayor Jordan Hess and City staff met with community members in a town hall meeting on May 9th to. Last Friday, Missoula Mayor Jordan Hess. (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@ci. The keys to the office will go to either Mike Nugent or. Jordan Hess has my vote for mayor.