Tag: Jesse Ramos
Former Missoula Councilor Challenges Redevelopment Agency Over Property Tax Diversions
Jesse Ramos proposes returning TIF to its original purpose: addressing blight in areas with declining property values, not subsidizing districts with rising values
Let Me Introduce Myself
Hello, my name is Travis Mateer, a writer and tax-activist from Missoula, Montana, who in past incarnations online has written under the pseudonyms William Skink and lizard. What am I doing here? That’s a good question, and the answer is even better. I’m here to do a weekly report UNIQUE to the audience…
Former Missoula Councilor Vindicated After “Sleepy Inn” Pandemic Boondoggle
The City of Missoula is attempting to sell the rundown motel originally purposed as a “quarantine shelter” at a $200,000 taxpayer loss
WATCH: Local Artist Travis Mateer Releases “Engen’s Missoula” Documentary Online
Local artist and film producer Travis Mateer released his 3-hour documentary Engen’s Missoula late Wednesday night. “So happy to finally be able to share this, it’s been a long time in the making,” Mateer said in a tweet. The film covers specific points in the administration of Missoula’s 5-term Mayor, John Engen, including the redirection…
Roxy Theater Cancels Showing of Documentary Critical of Mayor Engen’s Administration
The Roxy Theater in Missoula cancelled a showing of a forthcoming documentary critical of Mayor John Engen’s 14-year administration titled Engen’s Missoula citing “overbooking.” Three days after signing a contract with the producer at the beginning of December, The Roxy Theater rental coordinator Christina Tripp notified the producer of the alleged overbooking, refunded the deposit,…
WATCH: In Forthcoming Documentary “Engen’s Missoula” Councilman Jesse Ramos Explains TIF
Yesterday, local writer, artist, and videographer Travis Mateer released a trailer for a forthcoming documentary about Missoula called “Engen’s Missoula.” The trailer features Ward 4 City Council member Jesse Ramos explaining how a tax scheme called “tax increment financing” skims off the top of property tax-payers yearly tax bill and redirects funds to the Missoula…
Ward 5 Candidate Bob Campbell Shares Letter to Missoulians
Bob Campbell is a law enforcement officer and retired US Army sergeant running for Ward 5 City Council seat.
