Lobbyist for the Montana Sheriffs and Peace Officers Association. 1998 candidate for sheriff of Lewis and Clark county, Other campaigns and ballot issues relating to public service in the city of Helena and Lewis and Clark County. P.O. Box 4084, Helena, Mont. 59604-4084.
Public employees have to receive a living wage.
They've been promised raises for more than 10 years. It's time to make these promises good. A larger portion of state funding has to go back to local schools. Building and curriculum needs for the colleges of technology must be prioritized. Not only are the student retention and student-teacher ratios good, but because of a tight labor market, most students have employment opportunities before they graduate.