The Campaign 2018

While on the campaign trail, it is one of my priorities to listen more than I talk. If I can listen to the voters and really hear and take in the issues that are meaningful to you, then I can better understand what it is that I can do for you. I think that this is a lesson that everyone can try and do better on. If we all can agree to listen more than we talk, that is when compromise happens. I had the privilege to attend a quick coffee get together today with a few voters and hear the issues that are important to them, as well as other things they like and dislike about our community These types of meetings are my favorite because the ideas of everyone in the room creates dialogue and discussion that furthers progress, rather than see it stall because of differing views. By listening to what people have to say rather than telling them what I have to say, I connect with you, and have the ability to then move in a direction that I may not have seen without hearing your perspective,

2016 was ugly. 2016 did a lot of things for American politics going forward. Most importantly, it drove the divide in America even greater. Now, in 2018, it is up to us to repair the damages and start to move forward-together. Part of my campaign will be listening to everyone, and hearing what each and every person has to say, regardless of party. As hard as it is for some to admit, sometimes the other side does have good ideas. America was not founded on the idea of having one voice or one-party rule everything. It was built on the idea that we would work together for the people, and put their best interests first. When I am making phone calls or sitting in a town hall, I keep an open mind and do not just write off half the population for the sake of party. Now, let me be clear, I am a member of the Democratic Party, and will continue our hard work of fighting for the working class, healthcare, and equal rights. I just want to shake the stigma that, I would not work with my collea

This past Friday marked our second fundraising event and the start of the 2018 election season. Friday offered me, and my team to get out and talk to new faces, as well as get out our message to the people of Great Falls. Our silent auction was a huge success, a huge thank you to the local businesses who participated! The biggest hit of the night had to be our heads or tails raffle; shoutout to our winner Lani Porter. Thank you all for your support, none of this would be possible without you. With your support, we have been able to start designing our yard signs and will begin to print them in the coming weeks. Following Friday's festivities, I had the great privilege to travel down to Helena with other Democrats across the state to the annual Mansfield-Metcalf Dinner. It was an honor for me to be able to meet many of the nation's finest leaders in Helena. The night provided me with a new level of energy going forward. I was honored to meet our Governor Steve Bullock and ou