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Missoula City Government
City of Missoula
Mayor John Engen's Message to the Citizens of Missoula

Missoula is my hometown and even if it weren't, I'd have claimed it as such long ago. Many of you feel the same way: Missoula is the place we've elected to call home and we want it to continue to be a wonderful place to live, work and raise families. One of the ways Missoulians can help keep our hometown (which is really a small city) great is by productively, constructively being a part of local government. Whether working on one of our many important volunteer boards, serving as an elected official, joining our exceptional staff or simply staying on top of matters that affect our community, the City of Missoula offers plenty of ways for you to engage.

We're committed to building relationships with our citizens and communicating with you intelligently and effectively. This web site is part of that effort. If you have suggestions for how this site might better serve Missoula, please let us know. There are also links to areas where you can become involved in local government decision-making, such as our volunteer Boards and Commissions, and our Neighborhood Councils.

If you have public comment on business before the City Council, such as a Public Hearing, you may e-mail the Council. You may also e-mail your opinions or concerns to the Mayor's Office and the staff will direct them to the appropriate department.

Function of the Mayor's Office
The Mayor is responsible for the oversight of departments and the execution of policies. The Chief Administrative Officer supervises all department heads and the daily operations of the City. The Mayor's Office assures all City services are delivered to the citizens of Missoula in an effective, efficient and equitable manner and in compliance with City Council policy. In order to achieve this purpose, the Mayor's Office oversees long-range planning and improvement of departmental management and service delivery.

Further, the Mayor's Office serves as a catalyst for developing community-wide goals and mobilizing the resources to attain them. The Mayor's Office is the primary outreach arm of city government to other cities and other government entities.
 

Contact Information Mailing address: Mayor's Office 435 Ryman Street Missoula, MT 59802-4297

Main Office Phone Number: 406-552-6001 Department Fax Number: 406-327-2102 Department E-mail Address: mayor@ci.missoula.mt.us

City Council Members
 

Ward 1: Rattlesnake, downtown, east of Orange Street, and the University of Montana
Jason Wiener 1238 Jackson Missoula, MT  59802 Phone:  406-542-3232 E-mail: jason@jasonwienerforcouncil.org Term: ends the first Monday in 2012	Dave Strohmaier 508 E. Pine Missoula, MT  59802  Phone:  406-327-8911 E-mail: dstrohmaier@ci.missoula.mt.us Term: ends the first Monday in 2010
Ward 2: Northside, Westside, Grant Creek, west of Bitterroot Branch, north of Wyoming Street and generally east of Reserve
Pam Walzer 1329 Sherwood Missoula, MT  59802 Phone:  406-327-8660 E-mail: pamwalzer@gmail.com Term: ends the first Monday in 2012	John Hendrickson 1365 Starwood Drive Missoula, MT  59808 Phone:  406-728-1918 E-mail: jhendrickson@ci.missoula.mt.us Term: ends the first Monday in 2010
Ward 3: University Neighborhood, Slant Street Neighborhood, east of Russell, south of Broadway, west of Arthur, north of Kent
Stacy Rye 240 W. Beckwith Missoula, MT  59801 Phone:  406-543-9784 E-mail: srye@ci.missoula.mt.us Term: ends the first Monday in 2012	Bob Jaffe 1225 South 2nd West Missoula MT 59801 Phone: 406-728-1052 E-mail: bjaffe@ci.missoula.mt.us Term: ends the first Monday in 2010
Ward 4: Farviews, south of Kent, generally east of Russell/Arrowhead, including U of M golf course
Lyn Hellegaard 3828 Bellecrest Dr. Missoula, MT 59801 Phone: 406-549-0290           E-mail: lhellegaard@msn.com Term: ends the first Monday in 2012	Jon Wilkins 501 Fairview Avenue Missoula, MT 59801 Phone: 406-543-7952 E-mail: jwilkins@ci.missoula. Term: ends the first Monday in 2010
Ward 5: South Hills, Bellevue, Cold Springs, southeast of Bitterroot River, east of Lower Miller Creek area
Renee Mitchell 4208 Larkspur Dr. Missoula, MT 59803 Phone: 406-251-7054 E-mail: reach.renee@hotmail.com Term: ends the first Monday in 2012	Dick Haines 5935 St. Francis Drive Missoula, MT 59803 Phone: 406-251-3770 E-mail: dhaines@ci.missoula.mt.us Term: ends the first Monday in 2010
Ward 6: Generally west of Russell, south of Wyoming Street, north of Brooks/McDonald, Southgate Mall area
Ed Childers 1755 W. Central Missoula, MT 59801 Phone: 406-728-3751 E-mail: echilders@ci.missoula.mt.us Term: ends the first Monday in 2012	Marilyn Marler 1750 S. 8th West Missoula, MT 59801 Phone: 406-543-6721 (h)             406-243-6642 (w) E-mail: mmarler@ci.missoula.mt.us  Term: ends the first Monday in 2010

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