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The Agenda with the Missoula County Commissioners
The Missoula County commissioners host the "The Agenda" podcast, which aims to help county residents better understand how local government works and how it affects their lives. In each episode, the commissioners sit down with fellow staff, elected officials and community partners to discuss public sector projects and trending topics.
The Communications Division at Missoula County produces "The Agenda" with support from Missoula Community Access Television (MCAT). If you have something you’d like to add to the conversation, email communications@missoulacounty.us.
The Agenda with the Missoula County Commissioners
The Economic Impact of Homelessness in Missoula
Homelessness has been at the center of local, regional and national debate in recent years, with tensions rising between residents, advocates, business owners and politicians.
This week, local economist Bryce Ward joined the Missoula County commissioners to discuss the findings of his most recent report, “Economic Impact of Homelessness in Missoula.” In this episode, they answer questions like “how does Missoula’s homeless population compare to other communities in Montana?” and “what does homelessness look like in rural areas?” Bryce also addresses common myths about the demographics of homelessness, plus the surprising link between our social lives and our personal stability.
Reports and resources mentioned in this episode:
- Economic Impact of Homelessness in Missoula, 2024
- Housing Solutions Fund, administered by United Way of Missoula County
- Statewide Study of People Experiencing Homelessness in California, 2023
- American Time Use Survey data from the Bureau of Labor and Statistics
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Thank you to Missoula's Community Media Resource for podcast recording support!