What’s yours is mine, and what’s mine is mine too

I’m reminded every weekend that the Griz play at home – the University doesn’t provide nearly enough parking for all the Griz fans that drive to the game.
But, this last weekend something different happened to me as I parked on the streets in the University district. I found myself behind a vehicle that [...]

Attack!

They say a good defense is the best offense, or is it the other way around? Either way, Michael Moore was being quite defensive on the front page of today’s Missoulian. It seems that another genuine, hardworking citizen has been driven from public office and the paper of record must feel [...]

Pitching in

As in previous depressions, tent cities are springing up in many cities and towns as more people lose their jobs and homes. Where in Missoula will they live? The tell-tale smoke plumes along the Kim Williams trail all winter would tend to indicate some residents in the pines.
Maybe we will soon see [...]

Growth, growth, everywhere growth and not a drop to drink

Why did 27,400 folks vote against the Emergency Operations Center here in Missoula County? I suggest it is because they don’t want to pay for someone else’s growth.
Somewhat overshadowed by the big-ticket races, there were a number of important financial decisions on the ballot this year. Voters here and across the state approved [...]

Grassroots politics

Congratulations to our new Missoula County Commissioner, Michele Landquist.    Today’s Missoulian has some nice quotes from Michele explaining the strengths of her campaign:
“I’m excited, but I guess I’m mostly excited that the people in Missoula proved that a person can still run a grass-roots campaign and make a difference,” she said. “I’ve said all along [...]