Dems Complete Listening Tour
Montana Democrats recently completed a series of open public meetings in 13 different towns and rural communities across the state to receive input directly from citizens about how their government can better serve them and help create opportunities for their families and businesses.
“Montanans deserve the chance to meet their legislators face-to-face to discuss issues important to them, their families, and their communities,” said Representative Mary Caferro, D-Helena. “We’ll take what we heard— about property taxes, continuing expanded Medicaid, privacy, and many other issues — and turn those ideas into constructive legislation to help improve the lives of Montanans.”
The Democrats’ listening sessions were held statewide, zigzagging 12,111 miles into Montana’s towns and small communities. Legislators prioritized listening to residents, upholding the basics of representative democracy.
Democrats pledged to hold more open public meetings throughout the state in the coming months.
“By visiting communities throughout the state, listening to people, and showing them respect, we want to work together to make a better future for Montana,” said Sheila Hogan, Executive Director of the Montana Democratic Party. “We look forward to continuing to hear from Montanans.”
