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During that time I had a chance to work closely with Rep. Larry Jent on law enforcement issues. He is the better choice in Senate District 32 to protect our community.<br /> In 2003, Rep. Jent wrote and passed the bill that requires all felons to submit a DNA sample. As a result of that legislation numerous cases have been made that otherwise would have remained unsolved.<br /> By 2005, the Montana Highway Patrol was in tough shape; poorly paid and over burdened officers were leaving to join local law enforcement agencies. Larry Jent stepped in over a two-year period to study, write and pass a bill that greatly increased the pay and numbers of Highway Patrol officers. The dramatic increase in the patrol’s presence in places like the Gallatin Canyon is the direct result of this bill.<br /> Finally, Larry took on the task of ensuring detention officers were treated equally with deputy sheriffs by the retirement board. After serving as House sponsor of the bill, which passed, he spent many hours of his own time after the session, to make sure the bill was properly implemented.<br /> Rep. Jent is a true statesman who stands up for public safety issues and deserves your vote on Nov. 7.<br /> Jim Cashell, sheriff<br /> Bozeman</p> <p class="posted"> Posted by admin at <a href="http://www.gallatindemocrats.com/archives/weblog/2006/11/stands_up_for_s.php">09:11 PM</a> | <a href="http://www.gallatindemocrats.com/archives/weblog/2006/11/stands_up_for_s.php#comments">Comments (0)</a> </p> <h2>October 22, 2006</h2> <h3 id="a000257">Senator Bob Hawks endorses Larry Jent</h3> <p><img alt="bobhawks.jpg" src="http://www.gallatindemocrats.com/archives/weblog/bobhawks.jpg" width="150" height="230" /><br /> <strong>Jent could determine who assumes legislative leadership</strong><br /> Larry Jent brings to the community more than 30 years of leadership experience when combining his military, legal and legislative service. In today's termlimited, experience-shy Legislature, this is a distinct advantage.<br /> Larry clearly defines issues and has helped create good remedies in the law. His focus, to this point, has been primarily on veteran's affairs, telemarketing, drugs, election law, and drunken driving. He has been successful by working with members of both parties.<br /> You might wonder, be it Jent or Wittich, who would better represent the interests of conservation, health care delivery and education. Those involved would tell you it is Jent. Frankly, <strong>Jent better represents the broad interests of his district lying on the north side of Bozeman and the area south of the city.</strong><br /> Beyond local concerns, if you believe in what Gov. Schweitzer is doing for Montana, then you need to send legislators who will work with him to achieve it. My observation was that most Republicans in the 2005 legislative session marched lock-step to the tune of their leaders in an attempt to undermine the success of our governor.<br /> Let us elect Larry Jent to the Montana Senate, where he may well determine which party assumes leadership of the body. Vote to support a bright future for Montana.<br /> Bob Hawks<br /> Bozeman</p> <p class="posted"> Posted by admin at <a href="http://www.gallatindemocrats.com/archives/weblog/2006/10/senator_bob_haw.php">09:18 PM</a> | <a href="http://www.gallatindemocrats.com/archives/weblog/2006/10/senator_bob_haw.php#comments">Comments (0)</a> </p> <h3 id="a000256">Senator Mike Wheat endorses Larry Jent</h3> <p><img alt="MikeWheat.jpg" src="http://www.gallatindemocrats.com/archives/montanademocratnews/MikeWheat.jpg" width="150" height="250" /><br /> <strong>Jent effective</strong><br /> In my two sessions at the Montana Legislature it became apparent to me that the most effective legislators were those who worked hard, were less partisan, and understood they represented all the people.<br /> Larry Jent is running to replace me in Senate District 32. I do not know a lot about his opponent, Mr. Wittich, but I know a lot about Larry's effectiveness as a legislator. As a legislator Larry has been an ardent supporter of adequate funding for education (both K-12 and post-secondary), affordable healthcare (especially for seniors and children), protecting and expanding recreational public access, and building a strong diversified state economy that would produce and sustain good paying jobs.<br /> Larry has been a champion of legislation to keep our streets and communities safe and free from crime. Larry personally sponsored legislation (which is now law) that requires all felons to provide a DNA sample, that increased the number of highway patrol officers and their wages, and that makes it harder for drug dealers to acquire the chemicals or equipment to make meth. It was Larry's telemarketing bill in 2003 that provided a way for us to stop those annoying telemarketers from calling our homes at all hours.<br /> The bottom line is that Larry Jent has proven his effectiveness as a legislator. If you want to support a candidate who will be hard-working, less partisan, and focused on what is best for all of us, then I encourage you to vote for Larry Jent. His record confirms his dedication to these qualities.<br /> Senator Mike Wheat<br /> Bozeman<a href="http://www.gallatindemocrats.com/archives/weblog/2006/10/senator_bob_haw.php"><strong><br /> Senator Bob Hawks endorses Larry Jent</strong></a></p> <p class="posted"> Posted by admin at <a href="http://www.gallatindemocrats.com/archives/weblog/2006/10/senator_mike_wh.php">09:16 PM</a> | <a href="http://www.gallatindemocrats.com/archives/weblog/2006/10/senator_mike_wh.php#comments">Comments (0)</a> </p> </div> </div> </body> </html>