Gallatin Democrats new Legislative leaders:
JP Pomnichowski
House District 63
Thanks, Democrats, for a strong campaign and strong election! I'm truly
honored to serve. Gallatin County will have equal Democrat/Republican
representation in the state capitol, and I'm one of two women (myself and
Franke Wilmer) who will represent our county. I'll work hard on issues that
directly affect our city and county, and those same issues impact all of
Montana. I'm dedicated to improving land use and water resources policies,
keeping growth manageable, and promoting education and innovations in energy
production. Many thanks!
Mike Phillips
House District 66
It is a great honor to be elected to serve as the Representative for HD 66.
I am looking forward to the 2007 session to do a little more than my fair share to ensure passage of useful legislation concerning public education, renewable energy, and environmental protection.
Franke Wilmer
House District 64
A very hearty THANKS to the voters of HD 64 who elected me with 57%
of the vote! This speaks volumes about them as door by door, voter by
voter, I asked them to trust me, and they did. I am so honored to be
the new representative for these fine people and already working on
draft bills to remedy some of the issues they raised with me during
the campaign -- encouraging alternative energy use by the state,
bigger deductions for installing residential alternative energy, tax
relief for seniors and disabled Veterans on fixed income, promoting
respect of Montana's First Nations through education, and more. I
will work with our local delegation and others throughout the state to
strengthen protection for a clean and healthful environment, move
toward clean and domestic production of energy, expanding access to
affordable health care, and improving education at all levels to
enable Montana and the US to become more competitive in a globalizing
economy.
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Write In Candidate for HD #67 (replaces Jackson Cyr)
Renae's roots go three deep in Belgrade. She has a degree in sociology and justice studies from Montana State University and is a certified Family Support Specialist and a Treatment Service
Specialist. Her employer is Aware Inc., a statewide nonprofit organization concerned
with children who are diagnosed as severely disturbed and/or cognitively delayed. Her experience in their field is one of the motivating factors she is a candidate for the Houseof Representatives. She also wants to represent her Belgrade-based district out of aprofound need to demonstrate her Christian faith.
"After working with the families of these children for so years, and seeing the pressure it places on middle class families (especially the expenses) I think I can help the legislature become more sensitive about the health care system."
To vote for Ms. Jones for House seat #67, it will be necessary to write her full name on the ballot as follows: "Renae Jones."
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"The Gallatin County Democrats are pleased that Renae Jones of Belgrade
has filed with the Secretary of State as a write-in candidate for
Montana's House District 67, currently held by John Sinrud. As a third
generation Montanan and well-known community activist in Belgrade, Ms.
Jones is an outstanding challenger for this seat, which encompasses the
city of Belgrade and areas northwest of Bozeman.
"Democrat candidate Jackson Cyr who filed in the spring is unable to
continue his campaign, and is 'passing the baton' to Ms. Jones for the
home stretch, asking his supporters to write in 'Renae Jones' on their
ballot.
"Campaigning for public office is extremely demanding and it's not at
all rare that changes in a candidate's personal circumstances make
running impossible. To have a great candidate come forward, pick up
the ball and run with it is rare. The Gallatin County Democrats
heartily endorse Renae Jones' write-in candidacy."
Jim Walseth
Chairman
Gallatin County Democrats
595-0829
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