Supports Shirley Azzopardi for HD 13

Shirley Azzopardi is running for Montana House District 13. Shirley graduated from the University of Montana and was a special education teacher for 30 years with 28 of those in St. Ignatius. Currently, she is the Mental Health Coordinator for Early Childhood Services with the Confederate Salish Kootenai Tribes.

When Shirley ran in 2022 for Montana Representative in House District 93 Representative, she knocked on more than 1,000 doors. She had conversations with people who told her this was the first time they had been contacted by a candidate for their district. She listens and learns what people are thinking.

Already this season, Shirley has been knocking doors. Maybe you’ve seen her signs along Highway 93 just south of Polson. This is a good indication of Shirely’s enthusiasm and desire to be your Montana House District 13 representative and how hard she will work for you.

I like the way Shirley studies the issues. When I discuss issues with her, I come away with a better understanding.

Her legislative decisions will be based on her knowledge about the issues and what her constituents want, not simply the party line.

Upcoming issues are the average 20% increase in property taxes – Shirley will work to reduce them. Shirley also believes healthcare is a private decision between patients, doctors and families.

Shirley believes Montana’s public education should be strengthened and protected. She also believes in protecting Montanans’ constitutional right to privacy and in fiscal responsibility; she supports Medicaid expansion, access to mental health and LGBTQ+ rights.

I urge you to join me in supporting Shirley Azzopardi for Montana State Representative District 13. Together, we can ensure that our voice is heard in Helena and that our community will thrive under capable and compassionate leadership.

– Suz Rittenhouse

Polson