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The Agenda with the Missoula County Commissioners

Missoula County Commissioners

110 episodes

22 hours ago

The federal process for approving and recommending seasonal respiratory vaccines deviated from the typical schedule this year. That led to confusion about who is eligible for Covid vaccines and delayed shipping and distribution of the shots. This week, Jeanna Miller and Sara Heineman from Missoula Public Health joined the commissioners to unpack how all of this happened and how the Immunization Clinic at MPH is here to help. They also discuss what they learned from the health department’s rec...

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The federal process for approving and recommending seasonal respiratory vaccines deviated from the typical schedule this year. That led to confusion about who is eligible for Covid vaccines and delayed shipping and distribution of the shots. This week, Jeanna Miller and Sara Heineman from Missoula Public Health joined the commissioners to unpack how all of this happened and how the Immunization Clinic at MPH is here to help. They also discuss what they learned from the health department’s rec...

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The Agenda with the Missoula County Commissioners

Vaccine Availability and Access with Missoula Public Health

The federal process for approving and recommending seasonal respiratory vaccines deviated from the typical schedule this year. That led to confusion about who is eligible for Covid vaccines and delayed shipping and distribution of the shots. This week, Jeanna Miller and Sara Heineman from Missoula Public Health joined the commissioners to unpack how all of this happened and how the Immunization Clinic at MPH is here to help. They also discuss what they learned from the health department’s rec...

23 hours ago

38 minutes

The Agenda with the Missoula County Commissioners

Mountain Line: Public Transit for Everyone

Mountain Line is the Missoula Valley's zero-fare bus system that helps residents and visitors work, play and connect to their community. From electric buses to a new facility by the airport, Mountain Line is anything but stationary. This week the commissioners spoke with Jordan Hess, CEO & General Manager at Mountain Line, about how the bus system keeps Missoula rolling. Text us your thoughts and comments on this episode! Thank you to Missoula's Community Media Resource for podcast reco...

1 week ago

29 minutes

The Agenda with the Missoula County Commissioners

New Floodplain Maps for Rock Creek and the Clark Fork and Bitterroot Rivers

Recently, the Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation and the Federal Emergency Management Agency published updated floodplain maps for Rock Creek and the Clark Fork and Bitterroot Rivers. Missoula County Floodplain Administrator Matt Heimel joined the commissioners this week to discuss what homeowners need to know and the next steps in the adoption and regulation process. The preliminary maps will be presented to the Missoula County commissioners during their public me...

3 weeks ago

21 minutes

The Agenda with the Missoula County Commissioners

Montana Modern: The New MSO

Big things are happening at the Missoula Montana Airport: the recent terminal expansion has given the airport an entirely new look, the runway was re-paved and airlines are offering more routes and destinations. In the last year and a half, passenger traffic has broken records month after month. This week the commissioners sat down with Brian Ellestad, director of the airport, to discuss the details of running a busy regional airport. Text us your thoughts and comments on this episode! Than...

1 month ago

26 minutes

The Agenda with the Missoula County Commissioners

Navigating Opportunity with the Missoula Economic Partnership

From artisans to restaurants to manufacturing, Missoula County is home to businesses of all shapes and sizes. The Missoula Economic Partnership exists to facilitate growth, collaboration and mutual understanding between the private and public sectors. Christine Littig, business development director at MEP, joined the commissioners this week to discuss local business trends and how entrepreneurs are responding creatively to the economic landscape. Text us your thoughts and comments on this epi...

1 month ago

30 minutes

The Agenda with the Missoula County Commissioners

The Evolution of Marshall Mountain

Marshall Mountain Park sits between East Missoula and Bonner and is publicly owned by Missoula County. Many lifelong residents learned to ski there as kids, and the legacy of learning continues today. This week, the commissioners spoke with Jackson Lee, park manager, to review what’s new at Marshall Mountain Park since it was acquired by the county in spring 2024. They discuss new trails, planned improvements, forest health and Commissioner Slotnick’s nascent mountain biking career. Lea...

2 months ago

29 minutes

The Agenda with the Missoula County Commissioners

Youth and young adults transitioning from foster care or incarceration in Missoula County are at elevated risk of homelessness and continued involvement in the criminal justice system, according to the 2025 Just Home report. The report is part of a larger initiative between the Missoula County Community Justice Department and Homeword to address the connection between housing instability and incarceration. This week, the commissioners spoke with Karissa Trujillo, executive director of Homewor...

3 months ago

38 minutes

The Agenda with the Missoula County Commissioners

Front Step Community Land Trust

Front Step Community Land Trust (formerly the North Missoula Community Development Corporation) is tackling one of the largest issues facing residents: affordable housing. This week, the commissioners spoke with Brittany Palmer, director of Front Step, to discuss what community land trusts do and how their work can help push back against the rapid economic changes facing small towns and cities. Related links: Thursday, July 17: Housing Night with the Missoula PaddleheadsText us your thoughts ...

4 months ago

32 minutes

The Agenda with the Missoula County Commissioners

History Lessons: Internment at Fort Missoula

The Historical Museum at Fort Missoula is home to the largest intact World War II internment site in the United States. From 1941 to 1944, the U.S. Department of Justice managed two Alien Detention Center barracks at the Fort and imprisoned 1,200 Italian nationals and more than 1,100 Japanese Issei men. The museum recently opened “Far from Home: An Internee Experience at Fort Missoula,” an immersive exhibit in a restored barracks building on the grounds of the Fort. This week, Commissioner Sl...

4 months ago

50 minutes

The Agenda with the Missoula County Commissioners

Subdivisions, Zoning and Economic Development

Andrew Hagemeier, director of Community and Economic Development, is back on the podcast this week to help bust myths about subdivisions, zoning and land use. Other topics include tax increment financing, the Wye Water System project and affordable housing. Be sure to check out the TIF and TEDD 101 episode for a primer on how tax increment financing works. Text us your thoughts and comments on this episode! Thank you to Missoula's Community Media Resource for podcast recording support!

5 months ago

42 minutes

The Agenda with the Missoula County Commissioners

2025 Legislative Review

The Montana Legislature, which meets every two years, recently wrapped up the 2025 session in Helena. So, what happened at the Capitol this year? How do these new laws impact residents and county operations? From property taxes to jury duty summons to economic development, there is a lot to cover! This week, the commissioners spoke with Chris Lounsbury, Chief Administrative Officer for Missoula County, for a review of what went down. Learn more and see what bills Missoula County w...

6 months ago

35 minutes

The Agenda with the Missoula County Commissioners

Solving Cold Cases in Missoula County

This week, the Agenda takes on true crime in Missoula County. Since its inception in 2019, the Missoula County Sheriff’s Office Cold Case unit has solved seven cases of homicides or unidentified remains. The commissioners spoke with Ryan Prather, captain of the Detective Division at the Missoula County Sheriff's Office. Captain Prather also coordinates the volunteer Search and Rescue and Cold Case divisions, who work tirelessly for all county residents. Text us your thoughts and comments on t...

6 months ago

25 minutes

The Agenda with the Missoula County Commissioners

Sheltering and Caring for Missoula County’s Pets

Do you know who to call if there’s a bat in your house? What if you’re concerned about the welfare of a pet in your neighborhood? From sheltering strays and adopting out cats and dogs, Missoula Animal Services staff work to ensure the health and safety of animals in Missoula County. This week, the Missoula County Commissioners spoke with Holli Hargrove, manager of MAS, to talk about the exciting new remodel of the shelter and much more. Text us your thoughts and comments on this episode! Th...

6 months ago

29 minutes

The Agenda with the Missoula County Commissioners

Celebrating 50 Years of the Missoula Art Museum

From its roots as a county agency to leading cutting-edge educational programs, the Missoula Art Museum has grown a lot since its inception in 1975. This week, the commissioners sat down with Laura Millin who has been at the helm of the free contemporary art museum since 1990. As she prepares to retire this year, they look back on the history and unique character of this beloved nonprofit. Text us your thoughts and comments on this episode! Thank you to Missoula's Community Media Reso...

7 months ago

27 minutes

The Agenda with the Missoula County Commissioners

All Aboard with the Big Sky Passenger Rail Authority

Montana currently has only one passenger train line: The Empire Builder, which runs along the Hi-Line in the northern part of the state. That wasn’t always the case – and the Big Sky Passenger Rail Authority is looking to reinstate a former southern route that would connect towns and cities to each other and neighboring states. This week the commissioners were joined by Dan Bucks to discuss the status of expanding passenger train service, the potential economic benefits and much more. ...

8 months ago

41 minutes

The Agenda with the Missoula County Commissioners

Putting the Public in Public Works

Public Works Officer Shane Stack started working for the Montana Department of Transportation as a teenager and came to Missoula County in 2019. As Shane prepares to retire this summer, he reflected on the challenges facing public infrastructure, the ill-fated 2020 gas tax and how his department has gotten creative with funding solutions. Related links: Snow plow routes map (works best on desktop)Report a road maintenance concernBridge maintenance updatesText us your thoughts and commen...

8 months ago

39 minutes

The Agenda with the Missoula County Commissioners

Federal Dollars and Local Transportation Plans

Transportation planner Aaron Wilson is back on The Agenda this week to talk about how the Missoula Metropolitan Planning Organization leverages federal funding for critical upgrades to roads and bridges. Aaron and the commissioners discuss traffic congestion, bypasses and how detailed planning gives Missoula an advantage during the federal grant process. Links mentioned in this episode: Reserve Street Safety Action PlanMissoula Long-Range Transportation Plan UpdateListen to Aaron's previous e...

9 months ago

33 minutes

The Agenda with the Missoula County Commissioners

Collective Improvement with Missoula Public Health

We probably know what comes to mind when you hear "health department." But there is much more to Missoula Public Health than infectious disease monitoring. From air quality to restaurant inspections to the WIC program, the work of MPH undoubtedly affects your life and your health. This week the commissioners spoke with Jeanna Miller, Chief Health Officer at MPH, about how your city-county health department works to ensure healthy conditions for all residents. Text us your thoughts and comment...

9 months ago

32 minutes

The Agenda with the Missoula County Commissioners

Restoring Ninemile Creek: A Labor of Love and Time

The Clark Fork and its headwaters represent a duality of incredible fish habitat and miles of former mines and industrial sites. More than 20 years after it began, the restoration of Ninemile Creek west of Missoula has delivered promising results, and not just for the trout. This week, the commissioners met with Paul Parson, Montana restoration director at Trout Unlimited, to talk mining history, environmental stewardship and how TU is facilitating the clean up former mine sites across...

10 months ago

38 minutes

The Agenda with the Missoula County Commissioners

Mayor Davis on Housing and What's Ahead

This week the commissioners welcome Missoula Mayor Andrea Davis back to the podcast to talk about a topic that affects all city and county residents: housing. What role does local government play in addressing this complex and difficult issue? What is the City of Missoula doing right now to help more residents continue to call Missoula their home? Tune in for a thoughtful discussion about current and future solutions. Text us your thoughts and comments on this episode! Thank you to Mi...

10 months ago

44 minutes