Deb Poteet writes, "Her in-depth knowledge of housing issues is invaluable, and she has the ability to help the city navigate the growing number of unhoused individuals."
Jordan Hess writes, "I’d like to encourage all my supporters to cast your ballot for Andrea Davis. She’ll serve our community well and will lead Missoula forward."
Marilyn Marler writes, "I want a mayor who is a direct communicator with a positive voice, and a mayor who has experience with policy and people in Missoula and across the state."
Hess remained gracious in defeat and has few regrets over the job he did in filling the shoes of former Mayor John Engen, who held the job for nearly two decades and remains the city's longest sitting mayor.
Missoula voters narrowed the field of five mayoral candidates to two on Tuesday night, setting the stage for a November showdown between a political newcomer and a tenured member of City Council.
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."
Cindy Weese writes, "She has the experience, skills and personal fortitude to address Missoula’s most significant challenges and capitalize on its emerging opportunities."
Jennifer Savage writes, "Support for Mike is far-reaching, crosses party lines and gives me so much hope because his is a fresh perspective that Missoula needs."