I’m Melissa Smith, and I’m a fourth-generation Montanan, a professional pianist, and a teacher, currently living and working in Great Falls, MT. I’m running to represent House District 23 in the Montana Legislature.

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HD 23 contains most of the residential population of Great Falls immediately south of 10th Ave. S., in addition to the blocks south of 2nd Ave. S and west of 9th Street, and the region south of 3rd Ave. N and west of 3rd Street.

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I was raised in Havre, with my Summers spent with my grandparents in the Flathead Valley. I received a first-class education here, from Kindergarten in Havre through my BA from the University of Montana.

I have been involved in community organizing, running individual campaigns, and non-profits of all kinds since my University days. I have enjoyed that work immensely; however, I am now seeking a seat at the table that makes Montana laws and passes the budget, since our values are reflected by where our money gets spent.

My campaign focuses on three core issues: conservation and preservation of public lands, with an emphasis on clean air, water and wildlife habitat; quality public education including pre-school education for all Montana students; and reimagining public safety, wherein we protect our communities by emphasizing public health, food security, inclusion, and diversity.

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