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Candidates support local climate commitments but differ on strategies and financing

5920751 · October 1, 2025
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Summary

Candidates acknowledged Missoula’s climate commitments (100% clean electricity by 2030 in urban area, climate readiness plan). Responses ranged from endorsing incentives for green building to advocating 'all-of-the-above' energy approaches; none provided detailed financing plans at the forum.

Candidates were asked how they would help Missoula meet climate and energy commitments—including the city goal of 100% clean electricity in the urban area by 2030, the Climate Ready Missoula resilience plan, and collaborative campaigns such as Electrify Missoula.

Justin Ponton said new development should be incentivized to use green energy and called for prioritizing renewable energy in new…

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