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Tax bills: how to understand them and how the money is allocated Nov 05, 2021

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Did you know that not everything on your tax bill goes to fund Missoula County government? That's right, taxes go to fund special districts, school districts, voted levies and more! If you'd like to learn more about the details on your tax bills and how the money is allocated, in this episode Missoula County Clerk and Treasurer Tyler Gernant explains the details and helps clear up common questions.

Also, the FY22 Budget in Brief is now available online at missoula.co/budgets and gives a brief overview of how Missoula County will allocate its portion of the tax bill.

Tax bills have arrived and are posted online at www.missoulataxes.us. Tax payments for the first half of the year are due by 5 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 30. Tax payments are currently being accepted and online payments may be made via credit card, debit card or electronic check. Service fees apply when paying online by credit or debit card. The fee for paying by electronic check has been removed for all transactions when paying online.

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Navigating the justice system with the Community Justice Department Oct 22, 2021

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Commissioners visit with Shantelle Gaynor, Community Justice Department director, as she shares how her team is the support system for clients navigating the justice system. Much like social workers assisting patients through the medical system, her team helps people, often dealing with deep emotional or physical impact, find resources and support while seeking personal justice.
Learn more about the Community Justice Department at http://missoula.co/cjd.

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9-1-1 calls, wildfires, floods and now a pandemic: how the Office of Emergency Management keeps Missoula County safe Oct 08, 2021

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Commissioners are joined by Office of Emergency Management Director, Adriane Beck. Adriane highlights how OEM responds to 9-1-1 calls, wildfires, floods and new to her realm, the pandemic, and the varying incidents it has created.
OEM's work captures the community resiliency of Missoula County and the relationships throughout. There's humor, intrigue and heartfelt appreciation in these 20 minutes; it's well worth your time and a great reminder that when we come together, we can accomplish more than we thought we were capable of.

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Keeping Missoula County secure during remote work and virtual public meetings Sep 17, 2021

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Commissioners Josh Slotnick and Dave Strohmaier are joined by Chief Information Officer Jason Emery. They discuss the lift of technology during the pandemic and security during an ever-evolving world of remote work and public meetings.

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Understanding COVID-19 from the perspective of the health director Sep 10, 2021

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City-County Health Director D'Shane Barnett shares lessons learned from the pandemic, what he fears most and how our community can be resilient during the Delta variant spike. These reminders take on a renewed sense of urgency in light of the Sept. 10 news that a young person in our community lost their life to COVID.

For questions about COVID-19, vaccines and Delta variant call 406-258-4636 or visit missoulainfo.com.

You can also go to https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/variants/delta-variant.html for additional Delta variant information.

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Surviving the pandemic with the support of federal funding Sep 01, 2021

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This week, Chief Financial Officer Andrew Czorny joins the commissioners as they dive into the different types of federal funding and how Missoula County has distributed the funds to address the pandemic and plan for future projects.

They tease apart CARES Act (Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act), ARPA (American Rescue Plan Act) and the American Jobs Act. Because of federal funding, Missoula County can effectively engage staff and resources where they are most necessary to make the most efficient impact.

Watch this short video to learn how federal and local governments can work together to successfully support our community for today and years to come.

Helpful resources:

CARES Act https://home.treasury.gov/policy-issues/coronavirus
ARPA https://www.whitehouse.gov/american-rescue-plan/
The American Jobs Plan https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2021/03/31/fact-sheet-the-american-jobs-plan/
Missoula County FY22 budget http:/missoula.co/budgets

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Teasing apart the FY22 Missoula County budget Aug 20, 2021

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Chief Administrative Officer Chris Lounsbury joins Commissioners Juanita Vero and Josh Slotnick to help explain the process of creating the Missoula County budget. They discuss the Montana Department of Revenue property assessments and how those impact county funding, key elements of FY22, the reasons for increases and the issues leadership are grappling with while they create a balanced budget during inflation.

To view FY22 budget documents, visit http://missoula.co/budgets.
The commissioners want to hear from you! To submit specific comments, email them at bcc@missoulacounty.us.
Residents are invited to join the final budget hearing at 2 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 26. The meeting agenda is available at http://missoula.co/bccmeetings, or by calling 406-258-4877.

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What does the justice, equity, diversity and inclusion resolution mean for Missoula County as an organization? Aug 13, 2021

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Commissioners visit with Equity Coordinator Jamar Galbreath about the proposed JEDI resolution. We learn what JEDI means, how it impacts Missoula County as an organization and how we can implement JEDI in our communities.

The commissioners welcome comments. Send them an email at bcc@missoulacounty.us or leave a voicemail at 406-258-4877. Final action for the JEDI resolution is scheduled for 2 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 2, 2021 at the commissioners' public meeting. Meeting information will be uploaded at http://missoula.co/bccmeetings.

The Missoula Board of County Commissioners is committed to a Just, Equitable, Diverse and Inclusive (JEDI) Missoula County, including pursuing initiatives, efforts, strategies and partnerships that: advance and create a more just, equitable, diverse and inclusive Missoula, free of systemic and structural inequalities, where our community is connected and honors our individualities; support a healthy and vibrant community where we are welcomed and valued and our physical, mental, social and spiritual needs are met.

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Missoula County’s zoning code is getting an update after 45 years Aug 06, 2021

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Commissioners Slotnick and Vero discuss zoning code updates with Community and Planning Services Senior Planner Andrew Hagemeier. Missoula County is embarking on a comprehensive zoning code audit and regulation update aimed at better reflecting the County’s 2016 growth policy and revised land use map. To learn about how to engage in the process, attend workshops and share your ideas visit www.mczoningupdate.com

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How state property assessments and department budget requests impact county taxes Jul 23, 2021

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Please note the preliminary budget hearing has been moved to 2 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 11.

Missoula County commissioners Dave, Josh and Juanita, discuss the Montana Department of Revenue property assessments and how those assessments impact the Missoula County budget process. They explain the commissioners' role in reviewing department budget requests and how they balance the requests to meet the needs of Missoula County. Residents are invited to join the budget meetings and offer impressions on specific budget details.

Upcoming budget process:

2 p.m. Thursday, July 29 - Preliminary Budget Hearing ***NOTE: this hearing has been moved to 2 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 11***

--Comment period-- Send your specific comments to bcc@missoulacounty.us

2 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 26 - Final Budget Hearing Budget requests and meeting information will be uploaded at www.missoulacounty.us/government/administration/financial-services/budgets before the preliminary hearing on Wednesday, Aug. 11.

Find your property tax information at missoula.co/propertyinfo.

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