Missoula City Council moves to cut funding to Missoula Economic Partnership over communication frustrations

Expressing frustration over the Missoula Economic Partnership’s http://www.missoulapartnership.com/ perceived lack of communication, the City Council on Wednesday voted to reduce funding to the organization and implement new reporting requirements in a pending new contract.

During Wednesday’s budgeting session, the council reduced the city’s contribution to MEP from $100,000 to just $25,000, citing frustration over what several members view as a general lack of communication.

By Martin Kidston

Full Story: http://www.missoulacurrent.com/government/2016/08/city-council-moves-cut-funding-mep-communication-frustrations/

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“We have traditionally had more updates from MEP,” von Lossberg said. “And we’ve gotten away from that. I don’t think that serves us well.”

DAVID ERICKSON [email protected]

Full Story: http://missoulian.com/news/local/city-budget-committee-votes-to-cut-funding-to-missoula-economic/article_bd30d5c7-bca6-5f61-ac81-02c78e920cdc.html

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