On October 17, 2018, a non-partisan, public candidate forum was presented by Bozeman Business & Professional Women, the League of Women Voters, and the Bozeman Public Library to inform voters about candidates for Montana House districts 61, 63, and 65. The format included candidate opening statements, questions prepared by the sponsors, and questions from the audience. Topics covered included mental health care, fluoride use, childcare, budgeting and taxes, growth planning, and climate change. The forum concluded with final statements by each candidate. (more…)

On the evening of Tuesday, Oct. 23, 2018, Bozeman Business and Professional Women, the League of Women Voters, and the Belgrade and Bozeman Public Libraries sponsored a non-partisan, public candidate forum, held at the Belgrade Public Library. The forum featured candidates for three Montana House districts: District 64, with Denise Albrecht and Kerry White, District 67, with Kristine Menicucci and Tom Burnett, and District 68, with Seth Mangini and Bruce Grubbs. Rep. White was unable to attend. The candidates each gave introductory remarks, answered a prepared question, then answered questions from the audience, before they wrapped up the evening with closing remarks. Every candidate was given equal time to answer.

KGVM does not endorse any candidate or ballot measure.

This non-partisan, public forum was sponsored by Bozeman Business & Professional Women, the League of Women Voters, and the Bozeman Public Library to inform Bozeman area voters about their candidates for County Commissioner and Senate Districts 32 and 34. All candidates on the ballot were invited and participated, namely Pat Flowers, Jedediah Hinkle, and Francis Wendt for Senate Race 32; Sam Newville and Gordon Vance for Senate Race 34; and Stephen White and Scott MacFarlane for County Commission.

The forum was held at the Bozeman Public Library at 7:00 PM on October 17, 2018. It included candidate statements, questions prepared by the sponsors, and questions from the audience. Every candidate was given equal time to answer. KGVM does not endorse any candidate or ballot measure.

There are many stakeholders concerned with and involved in the healthcare debate. Often the concerns of consumers, patients and family caregivers get underrepresented in these discussions. This nonpartisan forum will educate the public and encourage their legislative candidates to publicly state their views on public policies related to cancer and other health issues affecting patients, caregivers and the community. All candidates on the ballot for Bozeman are invited to participate. Twelve candidates are confirmed, including all candidates from four contested races.

Health Votes Montana is sponsored by the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN), AARP Montana and the Montana Primary Care Association. ACS CAN, AARP Montana and Montana Primary Care Association are non-partisan organizations and do not endorse, oppose or contribute to any candidate or political party.