Candidate for Montana House of Representatives - District 9 in 2024 Montana General Election.
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Get StartedI wholeheartedly believe in the importance of our criminal justice system. However, to ensure that it operates effectively, we need to expand the capacity of our state prisons and mental health systems. It is unacceptable that dozens of state inmates are currently being held in the Flathead County Jail due to a shortage of space. This puts the Sheriff's Office in the position of having to choose which dangerous offender to release, which is simply not acceptable and must be addressed immediately. Deterring Illegal Immigration Illegal Immigration is primarily a federal problem. However, it is clear that our federal government has and is failing us with its inadequate and ineffective response to this mounting threat. We should implement all of the legal measures available to us that remove any advantage for those not here legally. Supporting our Veterans Supporting veteran's issues is crucial to me. Almost half of my family members have served in the military, dating back to World War I. As a member of the Montana House, I will do everything in my power to ensure that veterans are respected, and their rights and benefits are safeguarded. Improving Montana's Judiciary In Montana and the United States, judges' impartiality is a fundamental requirement. However, recent rulings on essential issues have raised concerns about their objectivity. Although they claim to be non-partisan, we must take steps to ensure they are genuinely unbiased. I will work with fellow Montana House members to propose changes to the rules for selecting and retaining judges. By doing so, we aim to promote fairness and transparency in the judicial system. Copyright 2024, Steve Kelly for House District 9. All Rights Reserved. Powered by GoDaddy 1 Learn more
The Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes agreement (CSKT) and its impact on Flathead Lake's water levels are pressing issues that demand our attention. Several components of this agreement require urgent attention, modification, or termination. The lake's management should prioritize the needs of all users, not just a select few. Let's take charge and ensure the fair use of this natural resource for everyone's benefit. Learn more
Our current tax system is dependent on the market value at a given time and does not protect property owners from sudden, considerable changes in taxation. This puts homeowners at risk of being taxed out of their homes, which is unacceptable. The taxation system should be stabilized to ensure that any increases are done incrementally and spread out over a long period rather than through sudden surges in the market. Learn more
Illegal Immigration is primarily a federal problem. However, it is clear that our federal government has and is failing us with its inadequate and ineffective response to this mounting threat. We should implement all of the legal measures available to us that remove any advantage for those not here legally. Learn more
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