MONTANA HOUSE DISTRICT 72
State House Representative – the office of state representative serves in the Montana legislature’s lower house. There are 100 representatives who are elected from districts. Representatives are elected to 2-year terms. Representatives propose and vote on proposed laws during the legislative sessions that meet for 90 days in odd-numbered years, and provide oversight of state agencies and study issues through interim committees that meet between sessions. Representatives are limited to four consecutive 2-year terms.
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DONAVON HAWK
(Dem)
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ANDY JOHNSON
(Rep)
Question 1:
Please briefly provide the following information: place (town or county and state) of birth, age as of election day 2024, place (town or county) of permanent residency, occupation/employer, and education. How do these things and your other life experiences qualify you to be an effective legislator?
Question 2:
What do you consider to be the most pressing issues facing Montana heading into the 2025 session and what legislation would you propose and/or support to address these issues?
Question 3:
Many Montanans are concerned about rising residential property taxes, which primarily fund local government services such as schools, counties and city/town programs but are calculated through a system set by the Legislature. What changes to the state tax system, if any, would you support to provide property tax relief while maintaining sufficient revenue for essential services?
Question 4:
Considering the state’s role in mental and physical health care services, especially in helping cover the costs of services available to lower-income Montanans, what additional steps, if any, do you believe the Legislature should take to enhance health care access and promote Montanans’ health?
Question 5:
Many education leaders are concerned that the state’s existing school funding formula isn’t keeping up with the costs of educating students. What proposals, if any, would you support to ensure adequate and sustainable long-term funding is available for public pre-K–12, college/university, and vocational education programs?
Age - 43
Home - Butte, America
Occupation - Public Relations and Marketing Coordinator for Butte YMCA
Education - Butte High School, Montana Tech
Contact information for voters - P.o Box 3791 Butte, MT 59702 Ph: 406.578.1233
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There are many pressing issues facing our State heading into 2025. The rapid population growth since the pandemic has led to housing shortages and rising costs. I support any legislation that would provide increased funding for low-income housing projects. I would also look at supporting any initiatives that assist first-time homebuyers and possible zoning reforms to encourage affordable housing development.
As a home and property owner, I understand the frustration of rising property taxes. Addressing residential property taxes while ensuring essential services is a complex issue no doubt. I would support any legislation that focuses on Income-based adjustments. We should also focus on increasing homestead exemptions that would help reduce the taxable value of primary residences.
As an elected official it is our duty to help advance mental and physical health care for our most vulnerable. The legislature must consider expanding Medicaid as well as increasing funding for community health centers across the state. We have in our communities partner organizations ready to collaborate with nonprofits that focus on health education and outreach. We need more focus on workforce development and increased incentives for healthcare providers.
Public education is the cornerstone and building block for a strong economy and country. I will advocate for an increase in state funding as well as expanding access to universal pre-k programs. The need for increased funding for vocational education and training programs is crucial as well as increased funding for higher education programs.
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