Truth is, I love process especially democracy in process where people get to build the world they want.

Like you, I want our grandchildren to grow up in a safe, beautiful Montana with boundless opportunities for a better life. That's why I'm running for Legislative House District 19 so I can have a say in our kids' future.

I was a Cascade County commissioner, so I know the cost to maintain gravel roads, provide public safety and fire protection, immunize babies, prosecute lawbreakers and deliver meals to shut-ins.

From my years with the Forest Service, I can run a chainsaw to thin a stand of trees and build a jackleg fence. I also have experience uniting people to a common purpose - defining the story and funding the Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center. I successfully managed the Interpretive Center and built its reputation as a national destination.

Building the Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center allowed me to bring people together for a common purpose even when ideas differed. I learned a lot from that experience.

I pledge to listen to and learn from people like you. You make Great Falls home and you know what we need to better our lives. I believe in you. Let me share some of the issues that matter to me- All Montanans deserve the chance to prosper - with good paying jobs, health insurance, and a safe roof over their heads. Likewise, our community needs to prosper with robust businesses and a vibrant downtown.

Every child deserves a good public education where they discover their strengths and are given the tools to grow. Local control by parents and school boards is vital.

No Montanan should be forced to push "pause" when it comes to their or their child's healthcare. We should be able to seek care when we need it - for an accident, a cough or when an early sign of a more serious health issue surfaces. No one should agonize over their ability to pay the cost for a doctor visit.

I pledge to listen to you and be your voice in Helena. I know how to carry your ideas forward and bring people together for the common good.

I ask for your support and vote for HD 19 in the Montana State Legislature so I can take your message to Helena.