What is a community council?

Members of community councils are elected to their seats by filing as a candidate in special district elections. They act as a liaison between the citizens of their communities and the county commissioners to provide useful and beneficial information related to decisions that affect the community. They also inform their area residents of issues the Missoula County commissioners are considering that may impact them, and they serve as a channel of communications with local, county, state and federal government officials and agencies regarding matters of concern to area residents. Community councils are advisory only and have no taxing or other governmental powers. Current community councils include Bonner-Milltown, East Missoula, Evaro-Finley-O’Keefe, Lolo, Seeley Lake, Swan Valley and West Valley. Learn more on the Missoula County website.

Live in a different area of the county, but still want to participate on a council? See if there’s an opening in your community!