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• Mayor Hess Declares State of Emergency

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  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.

• Learn More and Comment on Emergency Winter Shelter

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  City staff will take a contract with the Poverello Center for operation of the Emergency Winter Shelter at Johnson Street to the Missoula City Council on Oct. 6, where it will be discussed in the Administration and Finance Committee. The City Council will take the contract under final consideration at their Oct. 18 meeting. There will be a virtual neighborhood meeting on Oct. 12, and we'll add participation details as soon as they are available. Finally, there will be an open house at the Johnson Street Community Center, 1919 North Ave. W., Oct. 28 from 4-7 p.m., so residents can view the facility. The shelter will begin operations in November. You can also share your comments, questions, and ideas on this page.