Birthplace: San Jose, CA, Age: 64, Residence: Libby, MT, Captain in the U.S.M.M. Graduate Degree, Port Revel
As the son of a widow, I experienced insecurity, poverty and lack of dignity. This experience taught me how to be a Compassionate Conservative. My legislative priority is that all laws should be made to protect people, property and the environment. These three pillars allow people to have dignity and thrive. As a Captain in the U.S.M.M., I have over 50 years of experience working with laws and regulations and adapting the regulation to fit the spirit of the law. For the past 2 years I have been an elected commissioner of the Government Study Commission. This Commission has given me insight on how to write bills and pass laws
The most important issues I expect to face in the Montana Legislature (in this order) are:
People - Protecting the rights of the individual to live in dignity; with work and duty to their community, free from governmental interference in our private lives.
Property - Protection of private property and the right to hold it with minimal burden of taxation as one ages or interference from government regulations.
Environment - Protections against the commodification of natural resources that benefit global markets at the expense of local sovereignty.
My emphasis is on Lincoln county, Montana. Eliminating property tax for permanently retired people. Encouraging the development of industries that are not dependent on the ups and downs of the commodity market and year-round tourist enterprises that bring in outside dollars. To amend the Commerce Clause to allow state lumber and mineral assets to be developed and processed in the state of Montana. Investing in tele-health solutions for rural communities. Strengthening medicare and medicaid education for healthy lifestyles.
In Montana, elections are secure right now. Through code in the MCA that requires photo proof of citizenship & residency in state & signature. I would support amendments that enforce and strengthen penalties for election fraud. I do not support mail-in ballots, I do support free transportation to polls. I would amend code to reallocate the burden of proof onto the individual with either a physical limitation and/or absenteeism due to work, in order to receive an absentee ballot.
The state can reduce the role of money in American elections by limiting the amount of money a candidate can spend on their campaign to $X per registered voter in each district. Donations would be capped at this pre-determined amount.
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Born in Seattle, WA, Moved to MT as a young child and to Libby in 1969. Graduated LHS 1975. Veteran of the MT and ND Army National Guard attaining Staff Seargent as a Combat Engineer. I am a proud veteran.
35 year self-motivated entrepreneur and owner-operator/employer in various successful businesses in Libby.
As a business owner and employer I have experienced being the last one paid at the end of the week IF there was money left over. I have lived the same lives and experienced the same problems and issues as my employees. I have always been a working partner with my employees.
I spent 20 years as a natural resource advocate and have 8 yrs in the MT House, 2 terms as Chair House Natural Resources, 4 term member of EQC and 23/24 Chair.
1. We MUST reduce the tax burden to the Citizens of Montana!
2. We MUST reform the tax system to reflect that our seniors have worked all their lives to paid for the greatest investment they own; their home and property. No senior should EVER lose their home to a tax issue.
3. Jobs, Jobs, Jobs! Returning our natural resource extraction/management economy will generate income taxes, business taxes and natural resource extraction taxes that will fuel not only our economy but could help eliminate property taxes.
That is a HUGE question. Most of that issue is a Federal issue that we, as Legislators, will have very little impact on. The greatest impact we can have is to put more of people’s hard earned cash or (Social Security) retirement back in their hands at the State level. This will benefit ALL people to reduce taxes and put more money into their pockets. No tax shifts, TRUE reform! Reduce spending!
Montana’s voter rolls need to be cleansed to ensure that only valid, qualified voters remain on the rolls. Our voter ID requirement is Great, but still needs to be tightened to eliminate non-citizens from voting. Voter ID needs to be strengthened to add a burden of proof of citizenship. Even if it is “Against the law” for non-citizens to vote, MCA and our voting mechanism should reflect that burden. We need to eliminate voting machines and move to a secured paper ballot where every legal vote counts.
I was born in Williston, ND
I’ll be 42 on Election Day.
I live Libby, MT.
I’m Geological Contractor that analyzes data to navigate drill bits for oil companies.
B.S. In Geology from Central Washington University.
My past qualifies me because I understand progress. With progress we need to think air & water first, these are our greatest resources. As a field geologist for 15 years I worked with a lot of different people with different emotions on teams to complete projects, I don’t see a difference in Helena. I’d be an effective Legislator because I do see the need of progress of building for a better tomorrow but I also see how valuable clean water and air is. My balance in understanding can reach both sides of the aisle.
Forest Management, Data Centers, Marijuana effects, public education, mental health, healthcare, housing, property taxes, zoning, energy sources, energy grid, trash and recyclables, Montana labeled meat, farming growth, and decaying infrastructure. What ever committees I get placed on I’ll be 100% on those topics. I’ll be ready to help on the topics listed above. Prioritizing is just a management of study time. Committee study first, fun study after. Ultimately working together to understand the data and to improve Montanans lives for today, tomorrow, and seven generations down the line.
I would campion universal healthcare. All we have to do is look at other developed countries and understand what works well and what dosnt. Our current insurance system is a scam and hurting people and not helping. Healthcare is Montanas largest burden, and its the insurance companies that are benefiting.
The role of money in politics is absolutely plaguing our system of fair elections. I am pro I-194.
I think the safeguards for Montana elections are strong enough already. They might be to strong and citizens might not actually be getting their votes counted because they forgot put their signature or their birth year.
