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   Candidate filing now open for 2024 primary election
   The Elections Office is now accepting candidate filings for countywide offices up for election in the June primary . To appear on the November general election ballot , candidates must file to run and receive the most votes in their respective party’s primary .
   The deadline to submit filings and the associated fee is 5 p . m . Monday , March 11 .
   In countywide elections , the Clerk of District Court and Commissioner for District 3 will be on the ballot . These candidates must file with the county Elections Office , not the Secretary of State ( candidates running for District Court judge or legislative seats
   do file with the SOS
    ) . While county commissioners are elected at - large and represent the entire county , they must reside within their respective district for at least two years before the general election .
   The current list of openings is listed
   online
    . Elections Office staff will update this list as candidates file . To file for an open position , qualified candidates must complete the Declaration for Nomination and Oath of Candidacy form available online at
   missoula . co/candidatefiling
    . Forms must be returned to the Elections Center at 140 N . Russell St . or emailed to
   [email protected]
    . The form may also be picked up or completed in person at the Elections Center .
   Ecology staff to present at Western Montana Grazing and Agriculture Conference
   Register for the
   2024 Western Montana Grazing and Agriculture Conference , which will be held at the Missoula County Fairgrounds and the G . W . Marks Exploration Center Thursday and Friday , Jan . 25 - 26 .   Topics include regenerative grazing principles , estate planning basics , agritourism discussions , cooking demonstrations and much more . Bryce Christiaens , director of the Missoula County Department of Ecology and Extension , will present on land restoration and ecologically based invasive plant management .
   See the full agenda .
   The Missoula Conservation District , the Lake County Conservation District , the Flathead Office of the MSU Extension Agency and the Community Food and Agriculture Coalition are hosting the conference . Registration is $75 for the two - day conference and includes breakfast and lunch on both days . Registeronline .
   Candidate filing for more than 30 special districts closes Monday , Feb . 12
   The Elections Office is now accepting candidate filings for the May 7 special district election . The Missoula County commissioners encourage all interested candidates to file with the Elections Office as a candidate for any vacant or expiring term for which they are eligible .
   The deadline to file is 5 p . m . Monday , Feb . 12 .
     
   The current list of openings is listed
   online
    .  To file for an open position , qualified candidates must complete the Declaration for Nomination and Oath of Candidacy form available online at
   missoula . co/candidatefiling
    . Forms must be returned to the Elections Center at 140 N . Russell St . or emailed to
   [email protected]
    . The form may also be picked up or completed in person at the Elections Center . Election staff can help with questions .
   Information about each district or council can be found
   online
    . Community council members are elected to their seats by filing as a candidate in the special district elections . Applicants must be residents of Missoula County and at least 18 years old . Additional residency requirements may apply . All board positions are served on a volunteer basis . Current council members eligible to seek re - election must file with the Elections Office as a candidate .
   Click here for more information
    , including the full list of vacant positions .
    
   Missoula County seeks applicants for 2024 rural grant projects
   Missoula County has opened the second round of Impact Grants and is continuing to accept Micro Grant applications to support community - driven projects that enhance the quality of life in rural areas of Missoula County . Individuals , nonprofit organizations , citizen groups , community councils , schools and special districts are encouraged to learn more and apply online . 2023 winners included the Potomac School District , which purchased a walk - in cooler , the Seeley Lake Lions Club , which hired lifeguards for the Double Arrow swimming pool , the Bonner - Milltown History Center , which transcribed oral history for archival preservation , and others .
   The Rural Grant Program was initiated by the Missoula County Commissioners in 2023 and includes two unique funding opportunities: Micro Grants , with awards between $100 to $500 , and Impact Grants , with awards from $500 to $4 , 000 . The awards are designed to support community projects within the county but outside Missoula city limits .
   Learn more and find application requirements .
   Request for proposal: Missoula Public Library café
   The Missoula Public Library Board of Trustees seeks proposals for the operation of a coffee shop or café in the main library branch at 455 E . Main Street . The Missoula Public Library is known internationally for its innovative approach to promoting collaboration , engagement and accessibility with a building that highlights our unique landscape and Missoula’s cultural heritage .  
   The facility also houses Families First Learning Lab , MCAT , spectrUM Discovery Area and the UM Living Lab , a partnership based on the Scandinaviankulturhusetconcept of integrated community services and lifelong learning . In 2022 , Missoula Public Library was named “best new library of the year” by the International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions . Approximately 30 , 000 to 35 , 000 people visit the library each month , including tourists , individuals and groups that host events in the library’s meeting rooms . Click here to read the full RFP . Proposals will be accepted until Jan . 31 , 2024 .
   Mythbuster:
   ‘Any comments I submit on County projects just disappear into the void , never to be heard of again . ’
   This is false!
   Your comments on a County project are important , and staff and elected officials involved in the project read them . Though not every comment will affect the outcome of a project , public participation enables project teams to gauge how the community feels about a project and take more meaningful steps forward to solving community issues . Local government works best when we hear from community members like you! Visit
   Missoula County Voiceto follow and comment on current projects . Be sure to check out the
   Myth Busters pageto help us bust more myths or rumors you may have heard .
    
   New podcast episode |
   The Infamous Reserve Street
   In the latest episode of The Agenda , we answer common questions about everyone ' s favorite street in Missoula ( bonus points if you listen while stuck in traffic on Reserve! )
   Aaron Wilson , transportation planning manager from the Missoula Metropolitan Planning Organization , joined the county commissioners this week to answer questions like: Is Reserve Street really home to the most dangerous intersections in Missoula? Can infrastructure changes actually decrease traffic?
   In this episode , they discuss the evolution of Reserve Street , problems with pedestrian safety , and the role of the Missoula Metropolitan Planning Organization ( MPO ) in coordinating transportation efforts across jurisdictions . Don’t miss part one of this two - part series on planning , traffic and transportation .  
   Click here to listenor find it wherever you get your podcasts under "The Agenda with the Missoula County Commissioners" .
   Department Spotlight:
   Clerk of District Court
   The Clerk of District Court’s Office is the official record keeper of all District Court records for Missoula County , dating all the way back to the 1860s . This includes for adoption , civil , criminal , dependent neglect , domestic relations , guardianship , juvenile , paternity , probate and sanity cases . The Clerk of Court’s Office also issues , files and records all Missoula County marriage licenses . Did you know that every year , the Clerk’s office files approximately 4 , 800 new cases and issues nearly 1 , 000 new marriage licenses? And did you know that the majority of Clerk of District Court records are open to the public?
   Not only does the Clerk of District Court’s Office keep records , but the Clerk serves as the Jury Commissioner for Missoula County .   Each May , the Clerk of District Court pulls jurors from a combined list of registered voters , licensed drivers and holders of Montana ID cards  for Municipal , Justice and District Court judges . Learn more about this office at
   http://missoula . co/clerkofcourt
   Have you ever wondered , ‘hey , what’s local government doing about…?’
   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 . From road and bridge maintenance to wastewater systems and much more , Missoula County staff are dedicated to ensuring the integrity and safety of our residents and structures .
   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:
   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
   Detention Center
   Financial Services
   Historical Museum at Fort Missoula
   Lands and Communities
   Missoula Public Health
   Partnership Health Center
   Planning , Development and Sustainability
   Public Works
   Technology
   Treasurer ' s Office
   See the full list
    
   job openingsat Missoula County and apply today!  
   Missoula County in the News:
   Grants offer rural development opportunities
    , Seeley - Swan Pathfinder
   Mobile crisis response team helping Missoula students find help , Montana Free Press
   Missoula Voters to Consider Study , Changes to Local Government , Missoula Current
   Selected Events this Week
   Meet Mayor Andrea Davis
   6 p . m . , Wednesday , Jan . 24 , Missoula Public Library
   Western Montana Grazing & Agriculture Conference
    8 a . m . to 5 p . m . , Thursday , Jan . 25 , through Friday , Jan . 26 , Missoula County Fairgrounds
   4HistoryBuffs: Ponies and Passes
   7 to 9 p . m . , Friday , Jan . 26 , Missoula Public Library  
   Blooms & Brews: Sqelixʷ ( Salish ) Storytelling with Aspen and Cameron Decker
    
   6 to 8 p . m . , Wednesday , Jan . 31 , G . W . Marks Exploration Center 
   Find more events this week on the 
   County’s Event Calendar
   !  
   What are the commissioners up to?
   Below is a summary of recent public meetings , where the commissioners . . .
   Approved the purchase of two light - duty trucks for Public Works , for about $40 , 000 each .
   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 . State law 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 candidates for a study commission would be on the ballot in November of this year . 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 reappointments of various community members to advisory boards .
   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: 
   Tuesday , Jan . 23
   • 9 a . m . :
   Public Service Agencies Update
   • 10 a . m . :
   Commissioners’ Administrative Meeting
   Wednesday , Jan . 24
   • 9 a . m . :
   Litigation Update
   • 10 a . m . :
   Chief Officers Update
   • 6:30 p . m . :
   All Community Council
   Thursday , Jan . 25
   • 8 a . m . :
   Chief Administrative Officer Update
   • 10 a . m . :
   Commissioners Administrative Meeting
   Monday , Jan . 29 -  
   No meetings scheduled
   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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