Show Notes
Housing vouchers, tax credits and area median income are phrases tossed around in the perennial conversation around access to affordable housing. What do they actually mean, and how can they determine the eligibility of a person or a housing development? Sam Oliver, executive director of the Missoula Housing Authority, joined the commissioners this week to break down how the various factors, organizations and investments come together to help residents find places to live. Text us your though...
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On July 9, the Missoula County commissioners adopted a countywide one-year moratorium on new or expanded data centers outside Missoula city limits. The moratorium was adopted through interim zoning, which is used to temporarily halt development when an emergency situation exists. As required by law, County staff immediately began a study to verify the circumstances of the emergency data centers present and identify potential options to address it. That draft study is available now for public ...
The Watershed Navigation Center in Missoula is a day center that provides access to basic needs, court services, medical and behavioral health services to people who have recently left correctional facilities, or who are experiencing homelessness. Partnership Health Center, the Missoula County Community Justice Department and other service providers work together to provide a supportive and helpful environment for these clients. This week, the commissioners spoke with Ty Robinson, the r...
Survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, dating violence, and stalking living in rural areas often face barriers to support, including limited access to services, transportation and safe places to stay. This week, the commissioners spoke with Jessica Koch and Lisa Tipps from the Missoula County Community Justice Department about how Missoula County is working to combat domestic and sexual violence in our communities. Initiatives include collaborating with law enforcement, teaching heal...
Did you know that Missoula County is home to the first water quality district in Montana? Efforts to give local governments a tool to address water quality arose out of chemical contamination of local wells in the early 1990s. This week the commissioners spoke with Travis Ross of the Missoula Valley Water Quality District to discuss water rights, how the district monitors our aquifer, and more. Text us your thoughts and comments on this episode! Thank you to Missoula's Community M...
This year marks the 20th anniversary of the 2006 city-county open space bonds, which have supported public projects like Marshall Mountain Park and the Rock Creek Confluence. But did you know that the first open space bond was approved by Missoula voters back in 1980? This week the commissioners spoke with Jenny Zaso, open lands manager for Missoula County, about how conserving open space is both a shared value for our community and valuable tool for private landowners. Text us your tho...