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   Missoula County offices will be closed Monday , Feb . 19 , in honor of Presidents Day .
    
   County Attorney Kirsten Pabst announces retirement
   Missoula County Attorney Kirsten Pabst announced her plan to retire , effective March 31 , 2024 .
   Per MCA 7 - 4 - 2702
    , the Missoula County commissioners will appoint an interim county attorney to replace Pabst . The interim county attorney will need to run in the November general election to continue serving the remainder of Pabst ' s term , which runs through 2026 .
   Commissioners , staff to host community conversation event in East Missoula
   What opportunities do you see for East Missoula? If you ' re a resident of East Missoula , join us for a community conversation with your Missoula County commissioners and staff from the Sheriff’s Office , Office of Emergency Management , Public Works , Planning , Environmental Health and more . The event will be from 6:30 to 9 p . m . Tuesday , Feb . 20 , at the old Mount Jumbo School , 735 Michigan Ave . This event is hosted by Missoula County with help from the East Missoula Community Council . No RSVP required . Food and beverages will be provided first - come , first - served .
   Housing and Community Development Survey open
   Missoula County is seeking input to help identify needs and gaps in services related to public infrastructure and facilities , economic development , community services and housing . The public is invited to fill out a brief and anonymous survey online at
   missoulacountyvoice . com
    . The survey will be open until 3 p . m . Thursday , Feb . 15 .
   Missoula County can use the survey data when applying for funding from the Montana Community Development Block Grant Program ( CDBG ) and HOME Investment Partnerships Program , which are federal programs the Montana Department of Commerce administers . The County can also apply for other grant funding sources that support local housing , public facilities and infrastructure or other community needs .
   County staff will present the survey results and take additional public comment at 6 p . m . Tuesday , March 5 , at the Missoula Public Library , on the fourth floor in Cooper Space A . The meeting will also be streamed virtually via Microsoft Teams . A virtual public meeting link and survey results will be posted on the Missoula County Voice survey page .
   Learn more and take the survey here .
   Missoula Public Health seeks feedback on Community Health Assessment
   Missoula Public Health ( MPH ) is seeking community feedback on the draft 2017 - 2021 Community Health Assessment ( CHA ) . This document represents a comprehensive review and analysis of MPH , state , and federal data regarding health issues and the needs of individuals and communities throughout Missoula County .
   The assessment represents the data , opinions , observations and perspectives of the people who live , work , play and learn in our communities . The information contained in the report can help community partners , residents , businesses and others determine the priority health needs within Missoula County . The assessment highlights how many different factors , such as healthcare access , substance use and the built environment , affect overall individual and community health in Missoula County .
   This information can be used for collaboration , planning , grant writing , advocacy and other areas aimed at improving health . The report includes data based on responses to a survey conducted in July 2023 , which was distributed to city and county residents . MPH typically conducts this assessment every five years as part of its national accreditation process , but the pandemic delayed the cycle this time .
   This latest assessment includes additions that more fully reflect what factors affect health . These additions include a new section on Race , Ethnicity , and Individual and Systemic Racism: Health Equity . The assessment survey also expanded to ask about impacts of climate change .
   View the draft assessment and provide comments until Feb . 27 , 2024 , by visiting the Community Health Assessment page on
   MissoulaCountyVoice . com
    .  
   Property tax assistance programs available for fixed - income residents and disabled veterans
   The deadline for two property tax assistance programs administered by the Montana Department of Revenue is Monday , April 15 .
   The
   Property Tax Assistance Program ( PTAP ) helps Montana homeowners on a fixed or limited income reduce their property taxes on their primary residence . This benefit only applies to the first $350 , 000 of the market value of your residence . Income limits apply and are updated yearly to reflect inflation .
   Download the form
    . The
   Montana Disabled Veteran Assistance Program ( MDV ) helps disabled veterans or their unmarried surviving spouse reduce their property taxes on their primary residence .
   Download the form .
   Explore the details of the Missoula County budget online
   Did you know you can access the details of the Missoula County budget online?
   Click hereto see the FY 2024 Budget Book , which features department descriptions and staffing , capital projects like building renovations and more . You can even compare expenditures and revenues to previous years . No more flipping through massive documents – the Budget Book is fully interactive with graphs , tables and charts .
   Due to the size and complexity , we recommend viewing the Budget Book on a desktop browser in its own window instead of on your phone .
    
   Voter confirmation cards mailed by the Elections Office
   Did you get one of these postcards in the mail? The Missoula County Elections Office recently sent out more than 70 , 000 voter confirmation cards to Missoula County residents . These cards are valid forms of identification for voting . So why are voters receiving these

   Following the 2020 Census , the Missoula County Elections Office was required by law to update precincts and polling place locations based on population . Most voters in Missoula County will not see a change to their polling place , and voters will still be able to vote by mail .
   Voters in Evaro , a section of Lolo and certain parts of the City of Missoula may see changes to where they can vote on Election Day . These new precincts and polling locations are in effect for the 2024 June primary and November general elections .
   The voter confirmation cards list your precinct , polling place , and whether you are registered to vote absentee .   
   Mythbuster: ‘The Fairgrounds are only used one week a year during the Fair . ’
   This is FALSE . Though the Fair is the most popular time of year for the Missoula County Fairgrounds , with 168 , 800 visitors in 2023 , the Fairgrounds saw a total of 578 , 300 visitors in 2023 . This means 409 , 500 of those visitors were at the Fairgrounds for public and private events at times other than the week of the Fair . Also , with the opening of the Gerald W . Marks Exploration Center and Rocky Mountain Gardens , the Fairgrounds expects to see an added 75 , 000 to 100 , 000 visitors per year . Visitors to the Fairgrounds also spend an average of 2 . 5 hours there and return an average of 3 . 35 times throughout the year . Learn more about the Fairgrounds and the public events hosted there at
   missoulafairgrounds . com
   Visit the Myth Busters pagevia the Missoula County Voice link in the bio to help us bust more myths or rumors you may have heard .
   Department spotlight: Technology
   Technology is the center of many jobs , including those at the County . This is why the County’s competent technology team , who provide solutions and support to County employees , are key to keeping Missoula County services running smoothly .
   The technology department includes the service desk staff , who troubleshoot any tech issues employees have , as well as specialists who help with system backups , internet and firewall networks , hardware replacements , software downloads and cyber security . Missoula County also has application administrators and software developers who support and maintain critical applications residents use to access many services .
   Missoula County also has a stellar Geographic Information Systems team that manages the County’s award - winning property information system at
   missoulaproperty . us
    .  
   ‘What’s local government doing about…public infrastructure?’
   Check out “What is Missoula County doing about…?”to see what county government is doing to address the most pressing issues facing residents . This week we’re highlighting what County government is doing about
   public infrastructure
    , like maintaining bridges , roads and wastewater systems .
   Missoula County seeks applicants for advisory boards , community councils
   Are you looking for ways to get involved in your community? Are you passionate about open lands and parks , or want to be involved in administering elections?
   The Missoula County commissioners are seeking engaged community members to
   apply for open positionson Missoula County advisory boards and committees . These boards and committees provide information and guidance to the Missoula Board of County Commissioners regarding important decisions like elections , zoning , and more . The commissioners appoint board members following review of applications .
   The following boards have vacancies*:
   Aquatic Invasive Species District
   Big Flat Irrigation District
   East Missoula Rural Fire District
   Elections Advisory Committee
   Florence - Carlton Cemetery Board
   Impact Fee Advisory Committee
   Lolo Mosquito Control Board
   Missoula Consolidated Planning Board
   Open Lands Citizen Advisory Committee
   Planning and Zoning Commission
   Seeley Lake Community Council
   Weed Control Board
   West Valley Community Council
   Zoning Board of Adjustment
   *Please note: Several of these openings are to fill the remainder of vacant terms or for terms that have been vacant for a while , so the term length and expiration dates may not match .
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   Don’t miss these opportunities to get involved with county government:
   Take the
   Housing and Development surveyto help Missoula County identify needs and gaps in services in public infrastructure by Feb . 15 .
   Follow the
   Maclay/South Ave Bridge projectfor updates and to submit your questions .
   Share your thoughts or questions regarding the use variance requestfor Western Materials to expand their gravel operations in Lolo by Feb . 22
   Review the 2023 Community Health Assessmentand submit your comments to Missoula Public Health by Feb . 27 .
   Let us know your thoughts or questions on updates to the Missoula County Floodplain Regulationsbefore Feb . 22
   Follow the Wye Infrastructure Plan projectand stay up to date on how Missoula County could address infrastructure deficiencies in the Wye area , such as roads , water , wastewater , broadband and more
   Receive a $500 rebate toward a new water heater
    
   Looking for a job with great benefits? Missoula County is hiring!
      
   Benefits include health , dental and vision insurance; paid parental leave and vacation , sick and holiday leave; free and confidential counseling services through an Employee Assistance Program; and enrollment in the Public Employees’ Retirement System . The following departments are hiring:        
   9 - 1 - 1 Dispatch 
   Animal Control
   Clerk of District Court
   Community Justice Department
   Detention Center
   Elections
   Facilities Management
   Financial Services
   Justice Court
   Missoula Public Health
   Missoula Public Library
   Partnership Health Center
   Public Works
   Technology
   Treasurer ' s Office
   See the full list
    
   job openingsat Missoula County and apply today!  
   Missoula County in the News:
   Missoula Co . Attorney to retire in March
    ,   NBC Montana
   Missoula County commissioner discusses Boy Scout Bridge closure
    , KPAX
   Selected Events this Week
   Blooms & Brews - Vultures and Eagles of Western Montana
   6 p . m . , Tuesday , Feb . 13 , G . W . Marks Exploration Center ( 1075 South Ave . W . )
   Cultivate to Cook Class: Chocolate Mole
   6 p . m . , Thursday , Feb . 15 , G . W . Marks Exploration Center ( 1075 South Ave . W . )
   Book clubs meet this week at the following Missoula Public Library branches:
   Potomac
   : 6:30 p . m . , Wednesday , Feb . 14 ( 29750 Potomac Road )
   Frenchtown
   : 5:45 p . m . , Thursday , Feb . 15 ( 17620 Frenchtown Frontage Rd )
   Swan Valley
   : 1 to 3 p . m . , Wednesday , Feb . 14 ( 6811 Highway 83 Condon )
   Lolo
   : 6 p . m . , Thursday , Feb . 15 ( 5305 Farm Lane )
   East Missoula Community Conversation
   6:30 to 9 p . m . , Tuesday , Feb . 20 at the old Mount Jumbo School ( 735 Michigan Ave . )
   Find more events this week on the 
   County’s Event Calendar
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   What are the commissioners up to?
   Below is a summary of recent public meetings , where the commissioners . . .
   Increased the number of members of the proposed local government study commission from three to seven .  Earlier this year , the commissioners adopted a resolution that will place a question on the June primary ballot asking voters if they want to conduct a local government review study in 2024 . The state Constitution mandates that this question to assess their form of government be put to the voters every 10 years . If the electorate votes in favor of a review during the June primary , then seven candidates for a study commission would be on the ballot this November . The study commission would then take one year to review and propose any change to local government . Any proposed changes would go back to the electorate again in November 2026 .   
   Approved a loan agreement between Missoula County and NeighborWorks Montana toward the purchase of the Two Rivers Manufactured Home Park in Lolo . This includes $310 , 000 of CDBG loan fund and $100 , 000 from the Housing Innovation Fund . The 59 - unit Manufactured Home Park will now be resident - owned community and ensure secured housing . This is the first use of the ﷟
   Housing Innovation Fund , which the commissioners created in February 2023 . The fund has $750 , 000 , generated from past sales of lots in the Missoula Development Park . The $100 , 000 loan is a 0% interest loan over 10 years , at which point it will be paid back into the HIF .
   Approved a 10 - year maintenance and management agreement between Garden City Harvest and Missoula County for a community garden on the northeastern portion of the East Missoula Lion’s Park . ,
   Approved $75 , 000 in Parks and Trails Matching Grants to be awarded to Clearwater Park in Seeley Lake , Clinton Community Park , East Missoula Lion’s Park , Lolo Riverside Park , Swan Valley Community Center , upgrades to the little league facilities in Frenchtown and improvements to recreation areas at the Potomac School .
   In addition to public meetings , Commissioners Vero and Slotnick visited Sunset Hill Road Bridge in Greenough , Riverview Drive and Boy Scout Road Bridges in Seeley Lake , Glacier Creek and Cold Creek Bridges in Condon with Public Works staff ahead of the submission of federal RAISE grant applications to address repairs on all five bridges .
   Commissioners Vero and Slotnick , along with representatives from Public Works , the Montana Department of Transportation , engineering firm HDR and the Office of Emergency Management hosted an open house for residents to
   ask questions about the recent closure of Maclay Bridge .
   Approved a plat adjustment in Frenchtown and minor subdivision in Clinton .
   Keep up with the commissioners yourself by
   attending a public meeting . The commissioners’ meetings for the upcoming week are listed below ,
   with links to agendas and Microsoft Teams links: 
    
   Monday , Feb . 12 through Friday , Feb . 16
   No meetings scheduled this week . Commissioners Vero and Slotnick will be attending the
   National Association of Countiesconference in Washington , D . C . Commissioner Dave Strohmaier is out of the office .
   Monday , Feb . 19
   No meetings – offices closed
   Tuesday , Feb . 20
   9 a . m . :
   District and Justice Courts Update
   10 a . m . :
   Commissioners’ Administrative Meeting
   11 a . m . :
   County Attorney’s Update
   3:30 p . m . :
   Smurfit - Stone Update
   6 p . m . :
   Planning Board Meeting
   Please note that agendas for department and administrative meetings are published two business days before the meeting , and public meeting agendas are published the Friday before the meeting . Administrative and public meeting video recordings are available on the
   Missoula County YouTube page
    , and MCAT plays the public meetings live on Spectrum Channel 190 .
   Email
   [email protected]or call 406 - 258 - 4877 if you have any questions or comments on an upcoming meeting .  
   

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