Missoula mayor wants city to buy Mountain Water Co. within 6 months

Mayor John Engen said Monday he wants the city of Missoula to own its own water system within six months if possible.

At the Missoula City Council meeting, Engen said he referred a draft ordinance to a council committee that would authorize the mayor to begin negotiations with the Carlyle Group to purchase Mountain Water. He is requesting a public hearing take place Oct. 21.

By Keila Szpaller

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