The Agenda with the Missoula County Commissioners

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The Missoula County commissioners host the "The Agenda" podcast, which aims to help county residents better understand how local government works and how it affects their lives. In each episode, the commissioners sit down with fellow staff, elected officials and community partners to discuss public sector projects and trending topics.The Communications Division at Missoula County produces "The Agenda" with support from Missoula Community Access Television. If you have something you’d like to add to the conversation, let us know at missoula.co/podcast.

  1. 6h ago

    Safety and Advocacy for Survivors

    Survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, dating violence, and stalking living in rural areas often face barriers to support, including limited access to services, transportation and safe places to stay. This week, the commissioners spoke with Jessica Koch and Lisa Tipps from the Missoula County Community Justice Department about how Missoula County is working to combat domestic and sexual violence in our communities. Initiatives include collaborating with law enforcement, teaching healthy relationship programs in schools and supporting survivors through the court process. This episode deals with difficult topics like relationship and domestic violence. The Crime Victim Advocate Division of Missoula County is here to help you. Please call 406-258-3830 or visit their office at 317 Woody Street. YWCA Missoula is another resource and their 24-hour crisis line is 1-800-483-7858. Links mentioned in this episode Rural ProgramJust ResponseMissoula County Family Justice CenterDomestic Violence Court  The Rural Program is supported by Grant No. 15JOVW-24-GG-01024-RURA awarded by the Office on Violence Against Women, U.S. Department of Justice. The opinions, findings, conclusions, and recommendations expressed in this publication/program/exhibition are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Department of Justice. Text us your thoughts and comments on this episode!   Thank you to Missoula's Community Media Resource for podcast recording support!

  2. Sep 2

    Testing the Waters

    Did you know that Missoula County is home to the first water quality district in Montana? Efforts to give local governments a tool to address water quality arose out of chemical contamination of local wells in the early 1990s. This week the commissioners spoke with Travis Ross of the Missoula Valley Water Quality District to discuss water rights, how the district monitors our aquifer, and more. Text us your thoughts and comments on this episode!   Thank you to Missoula's Community Media Resource for podcast recording support!

  3. Aug 19

    Open Space Ethos and Land Conservation

    This year marks the 20th anniversary of the 2006 city-county open space bonds, which have supported public projects like Marshall Mountain Park and the Rock Creek Confluence. But did you know that the first open space bond was approved by Missoula voters back in 1980?  This week the commissioners spoke with Jenny Zaso, open lands manager for Missoula County, about how conserving open space is both a shared value for our community and valuable tool for private landowners. Text us your thoughts and comments on this episode!   Thank you to Missoula's Community Media Resource for podcast recording support!

    Open Space Ethos and Land Conservation

  4. Aug 5

    Agenda Archive: Emergency Planning and Evacuations

    This episode was originally released on July 16, 2024. Did you know Missoula County has a whole department dedicated to emergency planning? The Office of Emergency Management, or OEM, is tasked with planning for and responding to natural and man-made disasters in our communities. This week we’re re-airing an episode of The Agenda from summer 2024 featuring an interview with OEM Director Adriane Beck. She touches on emergency alert systems, evacuation planning and shelters, fire restrictions and more.  Links mentioned in this episode: Sign up for Smart911“Go bag” or emergency kit checklistPre-disaster mitigation and other emergency plansReady.gov - Emergency preparedness resourcesText us your thoughts and comments on this episode!   Thank you to Missoula's Community Media Resource for podcast recording support!

    Agenda Archive: Emergency Planning and Evacuations

  5. Jul 22

    Western Montana Fair

    The Western Montana Fair returns to the Missoula County Fairgrounds July 31-Aug. 8! Fair activities and events will stretch over two weekends to give visitors ample time to enjoy everything from fair food and arena events to carnival games and live music.  This week, the commissioners spoke with Billie Brown, fairgrounds events and operations manager, to discuss what’s new this year and how to plan your best visit to the Western Montana Fair. Text us your thoughts and comments on this episode!   Thank you to Missoula's Community Media Resource for podcast recording support!

    Western Montana Fair

  6. Jul 8

    National Legacy Conservation Center

    Sitting on 31 acres just west of the Missoula Airport is the only museum in the country dedicated to the history of the U.S. Forest Service. On July 17, the museum will open the National Conservation Legacy Center, which celebrates our public lands and the many groups and individuals who made them possible. The Legacy Center building is an ode to America’s forests and incorporates more than a dozen species of trees into the design. This week, the commissioners spoke with Lisa Tate, executive director of the National Museum of Forest Service History, about the project and the grand opening. Text us your thoughts and comments on this episode!   Thank you to Missoula's Community Media Resource for podcast recording support!

    National Legacy Conservation Center

  7. Jun 24

    Land Use and Zoning 101

    If a new business wants to open in Missoula County, there’s a good chance the property owner has spoken to someone in local government about it. Then it goes through the development review process, which is dependent on the location, type of business and many other variables. Does it have to be this complicated? What kind of discretion does county government have when it comes to growth and development? Enter: land use planning and zoning. This week, the commissioners spoke with Karen Hughes, director of the Missoula County Planning, Development and Sustainability department, about these questions and more. Links mentioned in this episode: Comprehensive Plan UpdateSwan Valley Neighborhood PlanText us your thoughts and comments on this episode!   Thank you to Missoula's Community Media Resource for podcast recording support!

    Land Use and Zoning 101

  8. Jun 10

    Why the Wye

    The Wye is named for the “Y” shaped intersection of Highway 93 and Interstate 90, west of Missoula on the way to Frenchtown. In the last few years, the Wye has been a hotspot of activity, including a new public water system, two targeted economic development districts and the influx of new businesses. How did this area become primed for growth in the Missoula Valley? Couldn’t a development moratorium help address concerns about affordability and preserving the culture that Missoula is known for? Community and Economic Development Director Andrew Hagemeier joined Josh Slotnick on this episode to answer these questions and more.  Text us your thoughts and comments on this episode!   Thank you to Missoula's Community Media Resource for podcast recording support!

    Why the Wye
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The Missoula County commissioners host the "The Agenda" podcast, which aims to help county residents better understand how local government works and how it affects their lives. In each episode, the commissioners sit down with fellow staff, elected officials and community partners to discuss public sector projects and trending topics.The Communications Division at Missoula County produces "The Agenda" with support from Missoula Community Access Television. If you have something you’d like to add to the conversation, let us know at missoula.co/podcast.

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