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Missoula Current
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![Tester, Daines focus on Israel, America’s southern border](http://townsquare.media/site/1098/files/2019/02/Tester-and-Daines-scaled.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Tester, Daines focus on Israel, America’s southern border
Issues related to national security and the crisis in Israel remain top of mind for Montana's two senators, who agree in their support for Israel and the need to strengthen the southern border.
![Voices: Worried about taxes? Then vote for Mike Nugent](http://townsquare.media/site/1098/files/2023/07/attachment-Nugent.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Voices: Worried about taxes? Then vote for Mike Nugent
Katheleen Kimble writes, "The property tax bill, Missoula city's budget priorities, and balancing services to the needy with accountability, are three huge issues for me. Luckily, they are also among priorities of mayoral candidate Mike Nugent."
![Viewpoint: City Council needs Gwen Jones’ experience](http://townsquare.media/site/1098/files/2019/10/Gwen-Jones-city-council.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Viewpoint: City Council needs Gwen Jones’ experience
Deena Mansour writes, "We need experienced Council members to ensure that our city represents who we are as a people. Gwen Jones provides that experience."
![Viewpoint: Davis can address Missoula’s housing issues as mayor](http://townsquare.media/site/1098/files/2023/03/attachment-Andrea-Davis.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Viewpoint: Davis can address Missoula’s housing issues as mayor
Jamie McConnell writes, "Andrea’s experience as executive director of Homeword, a non-profit committed to expanding affordable and sustainable housing in Montana, has given her in depth knowledge of the contributing factors and the solutions we need to address Missoula’s housing issues."
![With contracts approved, deconstruction of old grandstands to begin](http://townsquare.media/site/1098/files/2023/08/attachment-fairgrounds-2.jpg?w=980&q=75)
With contracts approved, deconstruction of old grandstands to begin
In a few short weeks, Heritage Timber will begin deconstructing the dated grandstands at the Missoula County Fairgrounds, and the county's contractors will race to construct its replacement ahead of next year's fair.
![City Council candidate questionnaire: Ward 4 Amber Sherrill](http://townsquare.media/site/1098/files/2019/08/Amber-Sherrill-scaled.jpg?w=980&q=75)
City Council candidate questionnaire: Ward 4 Amber Sherrill
The Missoula Current sent a candidate questionnaire to all City Council candidates ahead of the General Election in November. Below is the response from Ward 4 council candidate Amber Sherrill.
![City Council candidate Questionnaire: Ward 4 Alan Ault](http://townsquare.media/site/1098/files/2019/10/Alan-Ault-candidate.jpg?w=980&q=75)
City Council candidate Questionnaire: Ward 4 Alan Ault
The Missoula Current sent a candidate questionnaire to all City Council candidates ahead of the General Election in November. Below is the response from Ward 4 council candidate Alan Ault.
![While state law has changed, Mullan subdivision still subject to red tape](http://townsquare.media/site/1098/files/2020/11/Mullan-area-growth.jpg?w=980&q=75)
While state law has changed, Mullan subdivision still subject to red tape
The West End Farms subdivision includes 71 acres off Flynn Lane. The entire project includes 260 lots and 27 acres of open space, along with a mix of single-family homes and townhomes.
![California slams San Francisco over failure to build housing](http://townsquare.media/site/1098/files/2023/10/attachment-California-housing.jpg?w=980&q=75)
California slams San Francisco over failure to build housing
It costs more to build housing in San Francisco than anywhere else in California — the result of the longest timelines in the state for advancing a housing project from submittal to construction.
![Montana PSC votes to increase NorthWestern Energy rates another 8%](http://townsquare.media/site/1098/files/2023/07/attachment-energy-Oregon.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Montana PSC votes to increase NorthWestern Energy rates another 8%
This agreement will mean a 28% increase in residential energy rates since August 2022.