Common Good Missoula Leaders Take Action at Montana State Capitol for Housing, Workers, and Public Education
- Lisa Davey
- Feb 20
- 2 min read
Updated: Feb 27
When the people of Missoula organize, we make things happen. This month, Common Good Missoula leaders traveled to Helena to fight for critical legislation that impacts housing affordability, worker rights, and public education.
From pushing for affordable housing tax credits, to negotiating with landlords to lower tenant application fees, to standing with public unions against unconstitutional private school vouchers, our leaders showed up in force—because when we organize, we win.
Winning Progress for Affordable Housing
HB306: Affordable Housing Tax Credits – Common Good Missoula requested this bill to create incentives for more affordable housing development. This legislation would help ensure that working families, seniors, and low-income residents have access to stable housing in a market that continues to push people out.
HB311: Reducing Rental Application Fees – We helped negotiate a compromise with the Montana Landlords Association after the initial bill failed in committee to limit the financial burden of rental application fees on tenants. No one should have to pay hundreds of dollars just to find a place to live. This bill is a step toward a fairer rental system that doesn’t put the burden solely on those struggling to find housing.
Standing Strong for Public Unions & Public Schools
Common Good Missoula joined forces with the Missoula Education Association (MEA) and MFPE to fight for public education and workers' rights. HB320 would have diverted public money to private schools, undermining the very foundation of public education in Montana.
Our coalition stood strong, rallied together, and stopped this attack on public schools and unions.
Building Relationships for Future Action
Our community organizer, Susan Mason, also attended AARP Day in Helena, strengthening relationships with allies who share our values of economic security, healthcare access, and community stability.
This Is What People Power Looks Like
Common Good Missoula leaders aren’t just watching from the sidelines—we’re at the table, negotiating, advocating, and ensuring that the voices of Missoulians shape the laws that govern our lives.
We’re pushing for real solutions to Montana’s housing crisis.
We’re defending workers' rights and the strength of public unions.
We’re protecting public education for future generations.
These trips to Helena is one of many steps in our ongoing fight for justice, fairness, and dignity for all. And we’re just getting started.
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