Mayor Hess Declares State of Emergency

Mayor Jordan Hess on Friday declared a houselessness and sheltering State of Emergency to address the unprecedented increase in people living without shelter in our community. This declaration allows the City to levy up to two mills to address houselessness and sheltering. This funding, in combination with funding from Missoula County and cooperation from our nonprofit partners, will help operate an emergency shelter that will be open year-round. We hope to be able to open the shelter in about 90 days. Read the mayor's letter here.