Five Valleys Pachyderm Club

Jesse will discuss the challenging issue of Tax Increment Financing (TIF) that Missoula city uses to supplement development through out local taxpayer dollars. Jesse opposes TIF financing and will explain why he believes TIF drive up property taxes and artificially increases the cost of living. Read more about AFT Montana at https://mt.americansforprosperity.org/ . You can get more information on the City of Missoula's use of TIF on the Missoula Redevelopment Agency's website .

Dr. Kia, a professor of history and director of the University of Montana's Central and Southwest Asian Studies Center will discuss the escalating tensions across the Middle East, the ongoing conflict between Israel and Iran, and the importance of President Trump's historic deal making in the Middle East. Bring friends.

Michael Colyer, will discuss the Missoula Police Department's efforts to protect Missoula residents and will cover the status of criminal activity within our community. Read more about our the chief here .  Keep up on the Missoula Police Department on their website . And just a reminder that 2026 dues are due January 1. If you have not yet paid for your membership, you can pay online on the membership page , pay at a meeting, or send your check to Five Valleys Pachyderm, PO Box 2202, Missoula, MT 59806. 

Hope you are having a Happy New Year!  And just a reminder that 2026 dues are due January 1. If you have not yet paid for your membership, you can pay online on the  membership page , pay at a meeting, or send your check to Five Valleys Pachyderm, PO Box 2202, Missoula, MT 59806. 

Enjoy the holidays!

Jim O'Day is seeking an appointment to the Montana Board of Regents. The Montana University System is governed by the Board of Regents, which consists of seven members appointed by the Governor, and confirmed by the Senate, to seven year overlapping terms. The Governor, Superintendent of Public Instruction, and the Commissioner of Higher Education are ex-officio members of the Board. Read about the board, their responsibilities and principles here .

Michael was recently elected the chair of the Missoula County Republican Central Committee. He will speak on issues facing Missoula residents and tell us how the central committee plans to elect more Republicans to office in 2026. Engage with the central committee on their website   https://missoulagop.org / .