I am Alex Russell, the Democratic candidate for Montana State Senate District 35 which is the western two-thirds of Gallatin County. I have worked for UPS for the last 13 years and I would like to take that work ethic to Helena. I serve on the board of directors of Career Transitions, which is a local non-profit community organization dedicated to retraining and placing displaced workers. This fits well with my belief that the private sector can be very responsive to the needs of displaced workers as well as helping employers.
I want to see us continue our state's economic success. We can do this by taking advantage of the opportunities that are right here in our backyard. We have some of the greatest potential for wind and solar energy development in the nation. In addition, we are in an ideal climate zone for growing camelina, the most efficient biodiesel crop we know of. Not only will these alternative energy resources keep our dollars here at home and out of hostile countries but they will boost our economy with high-paying, high-tech jobs and greater farm income.
I also want to address our healthcare crisis. The system is broke because we have no incentives for people to live healthier lives or seek preventive care. I see no reason why Montana shouldn't take the lead in finding solutions.
Finally, many people have expressed concern over our federal government's reluctance to enforce immigration laws. This failure suppresses our wages and puts honest employers at a disadvantage. If our federal government is unwilling to address these concerns, then I think we in Montana can.
A vote for Alex Russell is a vote to show our country Montana can and will overcome these challenges.
Alex Russell
Bozeman
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