Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Get email alerts on the Housing Affordability topic
No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.
Missoula senators say housing crisis is statewide; governor's housing task force remains in use
Summary
At City Club Missoula, Senators Ellie Boldman and Greg Hertz described housing as a statewide problem affecting businesses and workforce, and said they serve on the governor's housing task force. They cited urban and rural shortages and incremental legislative efforts to address supply.
Senator Ellie Boldman and Senator Greg Hertz said the housing crisis discussed at the 2025 Legislature affects both urban and rural Montana and has clear impacts on local businesses and workforce availability. Boldman described the issue as "urban, it's rural, it's bridal, and it affects everyone," and said task-force work is ongoing.
Both senators said they serve on the governor's housing task force and described repeated efforts across sessions to increase housing supply and support. Boldman cited anecdotal business impacts in Missoula, such as restaurants and retail operations struggling to keep staff because of housing shortages.
Speakers noted a mix of bills and local initiatives passed or proposed during the session but emphasized that remedies require time, investment and collaboration among state, county and municipal governments. They urged continued local engagement and coalition-building to move policy proposals into implementation.
