Maura Griffuni

Missoula’s rising housing costs affect workers across many different sectors. As our city continues to grow, demands for teachers, nurses, medical assistants, firefighters, police officers, and tradespeople will only increase.

As a nurse, I work alongside medical assistants, emergency responders, and countless other essential workers who are being priced out of the city they serve.

When housing costs rise faster than wages, workers face a stark choice: commute long distances, stretch themselves financially, or leave Missoula altogether. Long commutes add stress, increase burnout, and reduce the time workers have for family, exercise, and recreation. In health care, that means fewer providers at the bedside, longer wait times for patients, and more strain on already short-

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