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Missoula council adopts "On Our Way Home" houselessness strategy; members stress funding and enforcement questions
Summary
The Missoula City Council unanimously adopted the "On Our Way Home" community houselessness strategy. Council members and public commenters praised the framework but raised concerns about funding, shelter capacity and the possible effects of state law on enforcement.
The Missoula City Council voted unanimously to adopt "On Our Way Home," a community houselessness strategy that outlines a coalition‑based approach and a set of goals for reducing unsheltered homelessness in Missoula.
The resolution to adopt the plan was moved by Council member Nugent and approved after council discussion and public comment. Staff said they had no additional information to provide at the time of the vote.
Why it matters: The strategy sets a collaborative framework for city staff, service providers, philanthropic partners and other stakeholders to coordinate policy, funding and services. Council members described the plan as aspirational and emphasized that detailed program design and funding are still to come.
Public comment and council discussion Public commenters expressed both support and…
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