We have made great progress and I’m ready to keep working for you!
In November 2023, I was elected to serve out the remainder of late Mayor Engen’s term. It has been an honor and a pleasure to serve as your Mayor for the last year but the job is just beginning. As I enter my second year in office, I want to say clearly and proudly: I’m ready to continue working for you. My re-election (Nov. 2025) campaign has begun to serve a full, four-year term. I am working hard to continue earning your trust, and your vote.
This past year, we’ve made great progress for Missoula, but we know 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. Making sure everyone can afford to live and thrive here remains a top priority. At the same time, we know residents expect reliable city services, and trust and transparency in their local government. We are committed to meeting those expectations every day.
Here are some things we’ve accomplished, together, this past year:
● Through a public-private partnership we began construction on 89 for-sale affordable homes for our workforce.
● We filled thousands of pot-holes, paved miles of streets (and plowed them too!), built new sidewalks and replaced leaky water lines.
● Purchased a keystone property strategically located to offer private sector development potential in alignment with the 2023 Midtown Missoula Master Plan.
● Enhanced and strengthened our emergency services, police, and fire protections.
● Put in place the framework for the Green Power Program with NorthWestern Energy.
● Redefined the City budget process for greater prioritization and alignment with citizen priorities and our strategic plan.
● With significant community engagement (thanks to all of you who participated!) 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.
As your Mayor, I am committed to leading Missoula toward a future where everyone can live, work, recreate, and thrive. My administration is focused on three key priorities that address our city’s most pressing challenges while setting the stage for long-term success and sustainability.
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.
I have learned a great deal over the last year, informing my leadership as your Mayor. I am confident that I can be even more responsive to citizen needs and increase efficiencies for all taxpayers and citizens in the next four years. I’m ready to continue working for you!
What has stood out to me over the last year has been the unwavering strength of Missoulians. Whether you’re a longtime resident or newer to our city, we’re all navigating significant changes—locally and nationally. 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. We are uniquely positioned to guide the change we want and need together. And while change can be difficult, we can shape the Missoula we want and not lose the qualities we love.
I’ve rolled up my sleeves, and I’m ready to keep working. It would be an honor to have your support, and vote in November, as I continue to serve and lead our city for the next four years.
Respectfully, I thank you!!
Mayor Andrea Davis
“Proud to Lead Missoula Forward”
