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Missoula Current
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![County creates new Wye district to support housing, industry](http://townsquare.media/site/1098/files/2021/07/Wye.jpg?w=980&q=75)
County creates new Wye district to support housing, industry
Citing the need to attract and support businesses and lay the groundwork for workforce housing, Missoula County this week declared an infrastructure deficiency at the Wye, allowing it to create a new Targeted Economic Development District.
![Missoula County proposes 5.4% tax increase; cites state tax system](http://townsquare.media/site/1098/files/2019/12/Missoula-County-commissioners-scaled.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Missoula County proposes 5.4% tax increase; cites state tax system
Missoula County on Thursday unveiled its preliminary budget and is proposing a 5.4% tax increase, or roughly $3.6 million in new revenue, much of which addresses wages, union contracts and inflation.
![Viewpoint: GOP strategy to increase home property taxes](http://townsquare.media/site/1098/files/2019/03/Housing3.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Viewpoint: GOP strategy to increase home property taxes
Monica Tranel writes, "Armed with power and money, the Montana GOP imposed a permanent tax increase on residential homes while cutting taxes for large corporations, shifting tax burdens to residential homes all across Montana."
![Viewpoint: Big Pharma is hurting competitive markets, Montanans](http://townsquare.media/site/1098/files/2017/07/pharmaceuticals-1.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Viewpoint: Big Pharma is hurting competitive markets, Montanans
Jack Larson writes, "It’s time for Congress to come together and crack down on Big Pharma’s abuse of the U.S. patent system at the expense of patients."
![Threats to murder Sen. Tester lands Kalispell man 2.5 years](http://townsquare.media/site/1098/files/2017/05/court.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Threats to murder Sen. Tester lands Kalispell man 2.5 years
A Kalispell man who admitted to threatening to kill Montana U.S. Senator Jon Tester in calls to his office was sentenced today to two and a half years in prison in Missoula District Court, to be followed by three years of supervised release, the U.S. Attorney’s Office said.
![City: Vote on Icon Apartment project ‘must be based on law,’ not emotion](http://townsquare.media/site/1098/files/2017/05/growth3.jpg?w=980&q=75)
City: Vote on Icon Apartment project ‘must be based on law,’ not emotion
City planners and legal officials advised members of the City Council this week that if a development project meets state and local laws around planning, zoning and growth, denying it based on personal opinions would open the city to a lawsuit.
![Amid controversy, City Council approves Johnson Street shelter contract](http://townsquare.media/site/1098/files/2023/07/attachment-homeless1.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Amid controversy, City Council approves Johnson Street shelter contract
After a second week of debate and accusations of a poorly planned process, the Missoula City Council on Wednesday voted 6-3 to approve the operational contract to run the Johnson Street shelter for a full year.
![Nugent: Why I’m running to serve as Missoula’s mayor](http://townsquare.media/site/1098/files/2023/07/attachment-Nugent.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Nugent: Why I’m running to serve as Missoula’s mayor
Mike Nugent writes, "Being Mayor goes beyond talking points and single-issue initiatives. It is about working collaboratively, bringing people together and making sure citizens feel heard and valued."
![Viewpoint: Hess’ progressive policies just what Missoula needs](http://townsquare.media/site/1098/files/2023/01/attachment-Hess.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Viewpoint: Hess’ progressive policies just what Missoula needs
Nan Dunne Byington writes, "My feminism doesn’t require a gender test, and I am proud of the progressive policy-making Hess is party to even in the face of our state-wide culture wars."
![Viewpoint: Andrea Davis’ innovation what Missoula needs in mayor](http://townsquare.media/site/1098/files/2023/07/attachment-Davis.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Viewpoint: Andrea Davis’ innovation what Missoula needs in mayor
Cindy Weese writes, "She has the experience, skills and personal fortitude to address Missoula’s most significant challenges and capitalize on its emerging opportunities."