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County begins ordinance process to standardize community councils; first hearing set for Jan. 8
Summary
Missoula County staff presented a first hearing on an ordinance to bring community councils into compliance with Montana Code Annotated, standardize boundaries, membership and appointments (moving from elections to appointments); commissioners moved to consider the ordinance read and continue to a second hearing on Jan. 8, 2026.
Missoula County held a first hearing Dec. 4 on a proposed county ordinance that would formally establish community councils, standardize their boundaries and membership, and move appointment processes from spotty local elections to a standardized application and appointment process.
Chief Administrative Officer Chris Lansbury said county review found that…
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