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The Agenda with the Missoula County Commissioners

Missoula County Commissioners

The Missoula County commissioners host the "The Agenda" podcast, which aims to help county residents better understand how local government works and how it affects their lives. In each episode, the commissioners sit down with fellow staff, elected officials and community partners to discuss public sector projects and trending topics.The Communications Division at Missoula County produces "The Agenda" with support from Missoula Community Access Television (MCAT). If you have something you’d like to

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31:32

Connecting Communities: The Big Year for the Big Sky...

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2023/02/07

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It's Easy Being Green: How to Take Advantage of New...

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2023/01/24

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A Constantly Shifting Crime: Addressing Human...

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2023/01/10

The Missoula Human Trafficking Task Force is a vast network that spans law enforcement at all levels, nonprofit organizations, schools, hospitals and others. Together these groups work to educate the public, expose traffickers and support victims in healing. This week, the commissioners sat down with Ryan Prather of the Missoula County Sheriff's Office to learn about this complex issue. Prather oversees Sheriff's Office detectives who specialize in criminal investigations, including child

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Tackling Challenges Together: City and County Year in...

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2022/12/19

As 2022 comes to an end, the Missoula County commissioners sat down with Missoula City Mayor Jordan Hess to discuss lessons learned and what they’re looking forward to in 2023. They reflect on notable collaborations from this year and how a strong partnership between municipal governments enables solutions for our community.Thank you to Missoula's Community Media Resource for podcast recording support! Thank you to Missoula's Community Media Resource for podcast recording support!

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Proactive Planning: How Zoning Enables Efficiency &...

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2022/12/13

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Not Just a Bill: Missoula County & The Montana State...

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2022/11/29

On Jan. 2, 2023, the 68th regular session of the Montana state Legislature will convene in Helena. All 50 state senators and 100 representatives will meet for 90 days to draft, propose and review bills, which could become new state laws. Missoula County is a general powers government, which means that county government only has authority that is explicitly granted by state laws. Because of this, the legislative session is a major event and new laws can greatly affect how local government works. So

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24:02

But A Moment in Time: Reflecting on Gratitude

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2022/11/23

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29:50

Talking Taxes

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2022/11/14

Autumn is property tax season in Missoula County. Property owners typically receive their tax bills in the mail in early November, which can generate a lot of questions like “what are these specials funds and districts paying for?” and “who can I call with questions about my bill?” Missoula County Clerk & Recorder Tyler Gernant joined the commissioners this week to answer these questions and debunk some myths. They also discussed the difference between countywide and county only taxes, property

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Calibrating Success: How the County Attorney's Office...

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2022/11/02

In 2019, the Missoula County Attorney’s Office debuted a program called Calibrate, with the goal of moving people out of the criminal legal system and addressing the root cause of why they found themselves involved with it in the first place. Calibrate is a prosecution-led pretrial diversion program, meaning eligible candidates meet individualized milestones, like community service or counseling, in place of awaiting trial and court proceedings. To date, diversion coordinator Ray Reiser has enrolled

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From Survival Mode to Stability: Helping People Move...

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2022/10/24

In late 2020, Missoula’s Temporary Safe Outdoor Space (TSOS) began offering people experiencing homelessness a safe space during the pandemic. While United Way of Missoula County, Hope Rescue Mission and Missoula County government set up the space in response to COVID-19, it quickly became a model of how a service-rich environment with a collaborative community built on relationships can help reduce homelessness.The success of the TSOS exemplifies the importance and need for a safe and secure space

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22:43

Evaluating Missoula's Criminal Legal System

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2022/10/18

In 2015, Missoula County began taking critical steps to address issues like overcrowding at the Missoula Detention Facility and over-incarceration. Chelsea Wittmann, the Safety & Justice Challenge coordinator at the Community Justice Department, is uniquely equipped to discuss these issues. Chelsea started as a detention officer at the jail, then worked for the County Attorney’s Office before landing in her current position.This week, the commissioners talked with Chelsea about how the County

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Mobile Support Team: Responding, Listening &...

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2022/10/13

For decades, communities have relied on emergency services like law enforcement and first responders to handle people experiencing a crisis. Often these interactions led to a revolving door between a jail and emergency rooms, which left service providers, taxpayers and individuals without effective resolutions. The Mobile Support Team in Missoula was created in 2020 as a new approach to both divert people from hospitals and detention facilities while setting them on a path to stability by addressing

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14:59

Myth Busters Volume 1: Covenants, Housing & Taxes

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2022/09/12

In this week's episode, Juanita and Josh bust some myths around what the County is (or is not) doing. Topics include:Legal enforcement of covenants and HOAsProperty taxes and the re-appraisal processServices for people experiencing homelessnessRegulations, permits and affordable housingLarchmont Golf Course Have you heard something through the grapevine about the County? Submit your myth online https://missoulacountyvoice.com/myth-busters and we’ll answer it on-air!Thank you to Missoula's

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It Takes a Village (and Taxes): How Thoughtful...

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2022/08/31

Budget season is underway at Missoula County, and the commissioners have spent countless hours delving into what funding will be needed to keep up with current services and programs. They’ve also reviewed dozens of budget requests from departments that would enhance these services or pay for new initiatives. They’ve already declined to fund $2.4 million of those requests, and now they’re hoping the community will chime in on the proposed budget for fiscal year 2023. In this episode, the

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Bugs & Weeds: How a County Agency Found Common Ground...

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2022/08/24

Jerry Marks has worked in the Missoula County Extension Office for more than 50 years, and he knows a thing or two about collaboration. Years ago, he extended an offer to the Missoula Butterfly House & Insectarium when he heard they were outgrowing their downtown location, and the offer was generous: a coveted spot in the middle of Missoula to create a unique science and discovery center.In this week's episode, the commissioners talk with Jerry and Glenn about the Rocky Mountain Gardens

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The Bears Are Calling: How the County and City Are...

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2022/08/09

Jamie Jonkel, a bear manager for Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks, has nearly 30 years of experience working with black bears, grizzly bears and mountain lions. His phone rings off the hook each day with reports of bears in both Missoula County and the city.In this week's episode, the commissioners sit down with Jamie to discuss what other areas in Montana are doing to address the bear issue and how Missoula is taking steps to become a safer place for both animals and people. Jamie gives

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Growing Pains: How the County Tackles Zoning, Climate...

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2022/08/02

Charged with overseeing growth and community development in a county with more than 117,000 residents spread across 1.6 million acres, the Office of Lands and Communities is responsible for a lot of moving parts.In this episode, the commissioners sit down with Chet Crowser, head of the Office of Lands and Communities. This newly reorganized office helps our community address environmental issues, implement zoning policies, manage trails and parks, oversee grants that fund important programs and

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Coping with smoke: Tips for staying healthy during...

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2022/07/14

With wildfire seasons starting earlier and lasting longer over the past few decades, Missoula County residents need to learn how to protect themselves from prolonged smoke exposure. In this episode, the commissioners speak with Air Quality Specialist Sarah Coefield and Climate Action Program Manager Caroline Bean to learn more about the history of wildfire smoke, populations that are most at risk in smoke, and what practical steps people can take to limit the impacts of wildfire smoke on their

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Preparing for wildfire: Which areas are at risk and...

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2022/06/15

Wildfire has been a natural phenomenon in Missoula County forever; however, with climate change and a growing population leading to more houses in fire-prone areas, our community needs to prepare itself in the event of a fire. In this episode, the commissioners speak with Max Rebholz, the Office of Emergency Management’s wildfire preparedness coordinator, to learn which areas of Missoula County have the potential to be impacted by wildfire, how people can prepare their homes ahead of wildfire

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History as it happens: Documenting the COVID-19...

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2022/06/02

Since 2020, Missoula County – along with the rest of the world – has been living through a major historical event. There has not been another pandemic like COVID-19 since the 1918 flu, but this time around, we have the technology to document this piece of history while it happens. In this episode, the commissioners talk with Leif Fredrickson, adjunct assistant professor and Director of the Public History Program at the University of Montana, about a project the County and University jointly

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