Letters to the Editor
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The Mansfield Way: Unwavering belief in the American people
“Before all else, the people have a right to an electoral system free of shenanigans and capable of yielding hones…
Choose to truly drain the swamp
There seems to be a common theme running for office in Montana: corrupt GOP politicians.
Azzopardi’s backcountry ethic will carry over to Legislature
My experiences hiking and backpacking with Shirley Azzopardi illuminated qualities that will benefit House District 13.
Azzopardi: A practical problem-solver
Shirley Azzopardi is the best candidate for Montana’s House District 13. As a longtime local educator (30 years as a special education teacher with 28 of those years in St. Ignatius, and currently the mental health…
Why don’t Democrats have DINOs?
One of my favorite tropes is “Republicans fall in line and Democrats fall in love.”
Rep. Reksten is no "rubber stamp"
We are writing in support of Linda Reksten, current representative for HD13. In a recent letter to the editor, written by a gentleman whose wife ran against Linda last term and lost, Linda was referred to as a “rub…
Vote Linda Reksten
Asking all HD13 voters to vote Linda Reksten.
Azzopardi will protect Montana values, future
Shirley Azzopardi, candidate for Montana’s House District 13, represents the values of Montana, understands our challenges, and exhibits the determination to protect Montana’s legacy. Shirley deserves your vote thi…
Reksten a thoughtful and tireless worker
I am pleased to voice my strong support for incumbent Linda Reksten for re-election to the Montana House of Representatives.
Candidate for fire district defends campaign
As the only person who ran against an incumbent in the Special District election for the Polson Rural Fire District last May, I can only assume Mr. Dick Wunderlich was referring to me in last week’s letter titled “…
Democrats didn't solve property taxes either
Can you believe that in Montana, Democrats are blaming Republicans for our old property tax system? What solutions did Democrat Governors Schweitzer or Bullock propose?
Is Decker above the law?
In response to Gale Decker’s letter (Leader, Aug. 1): You stated this is a free country and if I didn’t like the laws I could run for office and change them to my liking. I like Montana Code Annotated 7-4-2014 (2):…
Polson RFD has strong leadership and goals
Following are the goals set by Fred Nelson, chair of the board of trustees, the fire chief and the firefighter volunteers of the Polson Rural Fire Dept.:
Rep. Reksten puts Montana and constituents first
In the Aug. 15 edition of the Leader, a letter to the editor was published attacking Rep. Linda Reksten’s legislative record. The author’s accusations are uninformed.
Property taxes: Give me a break!
I’m sure it is just a coincidence that Montana homeowners’ property tax bills come out just a couple of weeks before the election. Coincidence or not, it’s a g…
Protect those who can't speak for themselves.
To choose or not to choose. For this situation I am referring to the women's "right" to choose.