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The political landscape for municipal government began to take shape on Thursday with several incumbent members of City Council announcing their bid for re-election, along with the mayor.

Missoula Mayor Andrea Davis on Monday said “inflation and priorities” continue to outpace the city's ability to generate new revenue, creating a structural imbalance that will require an ongoing evaluation of services and new revenue tools.

Mayor Andrea Davis's budget calls for a tax increase of 5.96%, or 11.08% when added to the fire levy approved by voters at the request of the city in June. A home with an assessed value of $450,000 – roughly the median price – would see a city-tax increase of $307 a year.

Mayor Andrea Davis writes, "Today, crews are out removing storm debris and addressing power outages and they ask that if you can, please stay home and off the streets."

The top priorities continue the city's core services including public works, police and fire, parks and administrative services. Homelessness is on the list, as well as housing. Economic development plays a stronger role.

Mayor Andrea Davis writes, "My administration is focusing on key priorities aimed at fostering transparency, community engagement and the well-being of our beloved city."

Current Mayor Andrea Davis (elected last year) became the second woman ever to hold the position.

New to politics with a long list of goals, Missoula's new mayor has traveled to Harvard University to gain insight on a range of topics as she prepares to embark on her first 100 days in office.

Missoula officially turned the page on a new era of governance on Monday when the city's new mayor was sworn into office, followed by the celebration of dozens of jubilant supporters

With the election in the rearview mirror and the canvassing of ballots set to begin, the city's newly elected mayor, Andrea Davis, is gearing up to begin the job she set out for eight months ago when launching her campaign.