Things to keep in mind when commenting on the budget

Things to keep in mind when commenting on the budget:

  • If you want to see fewer increases to property taxes, or if you want more funds put toward a different service, what current Missoula County services could you live without and would like to see cut? Be specific. See the list below for examples of services Missoula County provides.
  • Are there services Missoula County provides that you think could be funded another way other than through property taxes? Again, be specific. What funding source do you know of that can fund this service?
  • What are your top values and priorities that you would like to see the County focus more on? (i.e., health, safety, accessibility, sustainability, etc.)

Here are just a few examples of services and programs Missoula County provides:

Answering 9-1-1 calls Permitting buildings, wells and septic systems
Plowing roads and filling potholes Cleaning up hazardous spills
Running elections Providing home visits and assistance to families with newborns
Reviewing proposals for housing developments Responding to wildfires, floods and other incidents
Serving as law enforcement and detention officers Securing grant funding for County services
Staffing the library Ensuring equitable access to government services
Rescuing and sheltering stray pets Issuing marriage licenses, birth certificates and other records
Responding to public health emergencies Planning and hosting the Western Montana Fair
Prosecuting crimes Planning for smart growth and land use
Inspecting restaurants to make sure they're clean and safe Responding to infectious disease outbreaks
Providing free and low-cost immunizations Working to reduce community carbon emissions
Processing vehicle registrations and titles Managing parks, trails and open lands
Checking watercraft for aquatic invasive species Supporting the Temporary Safe Outdoor Space and other homelessness programs
Providing help for people navigating the justice system Hosting historic artifacts and teaching history at the Historical Museum at Fort Missoula
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The Missoula County commissioners adopted the fiscal year 2024 budget on Sept. 7.