Monthly Archives: June 2021

Where Is Funding And Formalizing Outdoor Homeless Encampments Leading To?

by Travis Mateer One of Missoula’s “solutions” to its homeless crisis is the Transitional Safe Outdoor Space located south of Missoula off highway 93. This approach is being used in other communities, like San Francisco, at a MUCH LARGER COST … Continue reading

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Zoom Town Elections (And Other Stuff) June 29th

by Travis Mateer Thanks for tuning in to this week’s episode of Zoom Town. Next week I’ll be traveling, but we’ll get something up.

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Why Are Volunteers Relying On Non-Standard Assistance From The Sheriff’s Department To Haul Homeless Trash? Don’t Ask Alison Franz

by Travis Mateer Every once in awhile, when I read stories like this, I feel compelled to remind readers of my homeless camp cleanup bonafides because it wasn’t that long ago that I successfully collaborated with the Health Department, Clark … Continue reading

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Mayor Engen Contemplates The Media Environment

by Travis Mateer This post will be a quickie. I wanted to highlight something Engen reportedly said about our local media landscape and the city budget that raised a BIG red flag for me. Here is our Mayor (and former … Continue reading

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When Homelessness Is Defined As A Disaster To Fight, Like Floods And Fires, A Military-Styled Response Becomes Justified

by Travis Mateer I’ve had some conversations over the past week which have given me some new insights (and new concerns) regarding Missoula’s response to its worsening homeless (and housing) crisis. Like most Missoulians, when I heard homelessness was going … Continue reading

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