Missoula Mayor Andrea Davis Announces Re-Election Campaign
In November of 2023, a strong majority of Missoulians elected Andrea Davis to serve as Mayor of Missoula, completing Mayor John Engen’s term after he died. This term ends in November of 2025. Mayor Davis is announcing the launch of her re-election campaign. The official date for this year’s General Election will be November 4, 2025.
“As your Mayor, I am committed to leading Missoula toward a future where everyone can live, work, recreate, and thrive,” said Mayor Davis. “It has been an honor and pleasure to serve as your Mayor. But the job is just beginning, as this shortened first term ends.”
This past year, the City of Missoula has made great progress, but many people are still struggling. Even with a strong job market and a dynamic economy, too many Missoulians are feeling the squeeze of rising housing costs and the high cost of living. At the same time, residents expect reliable city services, and trust and transparency in their local government. Mayor Davis’ administration, along with City Council members, are committed to meeting those expectations every day.
“Having had the unique opportunity to campaign alongside her as a candidate and work with her as a City Council Member, I’ve seen firsthand her dedication, leadership, and deep commitment to our city,” said her former opponent and Missoula’s Ward 4 City Councilor Mike Nugent. “In her short time as Mayor, Andrea has shown a willingness to tackle our city’s most pressing challenges head-on, from advancing critical code reform to tackling housing affordability. I am proud to endorse Andrea Davis for re-election as Mayor of Missoula.”
Mayor Davis is proud of the city’s hard-earned accomplishments in her first year:
● Through a public-private partnership the city began construction on 89 for-sale affordable homes for our workforce.
● The City’s Public Works Department filled thousands of pot-holes, paved miles of streets (and plowed them too!), built new sidewalks and replaced leaky water lines.
● The Council voted to purchase a keystone property strategically located to offer private sector development potential in alignment with the 2023 Midtown Missoula Master Plan.
● The City enhanced and strengthened emergency services, police, and fire protections.
● The City budget process was redefined for greater prioritization and alignment with citizen priorities and the City’s strategic plan.
● With significant community citizen engagement the City adopted the new “Our Missoula 2045 Land Use Plan”. This document guides current and future growth to meet the needs of today, and tomorrow.
Mayor Davis is confident that she can be even more responsive to citizen needs and increase efficiencies for all taxpayers and citizens in the next four years, if re-elected.
“Mayor Davis is a superb communicator and has proven to be an excellent listener, collaborator, and leader,” said Betsy Bach, PhD. “She should be given the opportunity to guide Missoulians through the next four years.”
The Mayor’s administration is focused on three key priorities for 2025 and beyond that addresses our city’s most pressing challenges while setting the stage for long-term success and sustainability. They include:
1. Responsive Local Government for better public service - a responsive, efficient, and innovative government ensures trust, strengthens public services, and supports community well-being.
2. Addressing Increasing Costs of living, and strengthening our local economy - to ensure Missoula remains livable and accessible, we need strategic action to support economic resilience and reduce costs to residents.
3. Improving Housing Affordability and Choice. Tackling this challenge requires bold policies and collaborative approaches.
“What has stood out to me over the last year has been the unwavering strength and resilience of Missoulians. Whether you’re a longtime resident or newer to our city, we’re all navigating significant changes—locally and nationally,” said Mayor Davis.
Prior to becoming Mayor, Davis served 15 years as Executive Director of Homeword, a statewide organization having built or preserved over 1,300 homes in 13 Montana communities and established a Regional Home Ownership Center providing housing and financial education and counseling to over 1,000 Missoulians each year. Mayor Davis serves on the Board of Directors of Missoula Economic Partnership and served on their Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) Steering Committee.
“The beauty of local government is that it directly impacts our lives every day, from delivering clean water to our homes and places of business to partnering together to create more economic opportunities,” said Mayor Davis. “We are uniquely positioned to guide the change we want and need together.”
Councilman Mike Nugent continues, “I encourage everyone to join me in supporting Missoula’s friend, and my friend, Mayor Andrea Davis, in her reelection—because Missoula deserves a Mayor who leads with integrity, action, and a clear vision for our future.”
