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S2 Ep. 6 — Bozeman is in a housing death spiral. Can local politics fix anything?
For decades, housing affordability has been a hot-button issue in Bozeman politics, a clear community pain point where the city's elected leaders haven't managed to deliver significant relief. As insider and outsider candidates campaigned for city offices in 2021, housing policy became the election's key issue. The solution, some residents argued, was to elect working class advocates to positions of power. Key to getting the job done, others countered, is experienced, incumbent leadership.
BONUS LINKS:
The One Valley Community Foundation's 2021 Regional Housing Study: onevalley.org/regionalhousing
Follow Urban Institute housing researcher Corianne Scaley on Twitter @CorianneScally
Shared State a podcast from Montana Free Press, Montana Public Radio and Yellowstone Public Radio. This episode was reported by Eric Dietrich and edited by Nick Mott. It was produced by Nicky Ouellet and hosted by Mara Silvers. Editorial assistance from Corin Cates-Carney, Nadya Faulx, and Brad Tyer. Fact-checking by Jess Sheldahl. Gabe Sweeney is our sound designer.
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By Montana Free Press, Montana Public Radio, Yellowstone Public RadioFor decades, housing affordability has been a hot-button issue in Bozeman politics, a clear community pain point where the city's elected leaders haven't managed to deliver significant relief. As insider and outsider candidates campaigned for city offices in 2021, housing policy became the election's key issue. The solution, some residents argued, was to elect working class advocates to positions of power. Key to getting the job done, others countered, is experienced, incumbent leadership.
BONUS LINKS:
The One Valley Community Foundation's 2021 Regional Housing Study: onevalley.org/regionalhousing
Follow Urban Institute housing researcher Corianne Scaley on Twitter @CorianneScally
Shared State a podcast from Montana Free Press, Montana Public Radio and Yellowstone Public Radio. This episode was reported by Eric Dietrich and edited by Nick Mott. It was produced by Nicky Ouellet and hosted by Mara Silvers. Editorial assistance from Corin Cates-Carney, Nadya Faulx, and Brad Tyer. Fact-checking by Jess Sheldahl. Gabe Sweeney is our sound designer.