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PSC files comments on Affordable Clean Energy Rule

HELENA, Mont. – October 25, 2018 – The Montana Public Service Commission filed comments with the Federal Environmental Protection Agency in support of the newly proposed Affordable Clean Energy (ACE) rule. Introduced in August, the plan replaces the Obama administration’s “Clean Power Plan,” which was stayed by the U.S. Supreme Court in 2016. The EPA set a deadline for public comment of October 31.

Introducing our unopposed candidates

Question #1 – As a candidate in an uncontested race in the upcoming General Election, we congratulate you on your pending victory. Since you will be serving the public, we would like to give you an opportunity to tell the public who are you (tell us about yourself, qualifications, why you seek to serve the public, what you hope to accomplish in your elected position, what exactly is the function of your office. Use your judgement and consider this a letter from you to your constituents. (Use up to 500 words).

Justice of the Peace

First of all, thank you to the Dillon Tribune for providing the candidates this opportunity. I am Candy Hoerning, Beaverhead County Justice of the Peace. I was originally appointed to my position by the Beaverhead County Commissioners in 2001, was elected by the citizens of Beaverhead County in 2002, and have been elected every 4 years thereafter, running unopposed each time.

County Commissioner

Hello to all residents of Beaverhead County! My name is John H. Jackson. I applied for and was appointed to fill the term of deceased former Commissioner Garth Haugland in District 3 of Beaverhead County. I assumed that position on March 6, 2017.

I attended many meetings that Garth was involved with over his 23+ years as County Commissioner. I always admired his ability to handle every situation that came to him. Garth, by the way, was the longest serving commissioner in Beaverhead County’s history. I am honored and humbled to have served out his term.

Bill Dwyer (D)

Question #1 – It seems as if every legislative session entertains the notion of enacting a sales tax. Do you feel a Montana sales tax is something that should be

Bill Dwyer (D)

Question #1 – In 2015, Jeff Welborn (R-Dillon) and Ray Shaw (R-Sheridan) split with a small group of other Republicans from the majority Republican caucus and joined with the Democrat caucus to pass Montana’s version of Medicaid Expansion (HELP Act). At the time, the majority Republican group felt the bill would eventually be too expensive for the state to finance. Currently on the ballot is I-185, a tax increase that backers say will be used in part, to help pay for Medicaid Expansion.

Tom Welch (R)

Question #1 – In 2015, Jeff Welborn (R-Dillon) and Ray Shaw (R-Sheridan) split with a small group of other Republicans from the majority Republican caucus and joined with the Democrat caucus to pass Montana’s version of Medicaid Expansion (HELP Act). At the time, the majority Republican group felt the bill would eventually be too expensive for the state to finance. Currently on the ballot is I-185, a tax increase that backers say will be used in part, to help pay for Medicaid Expansion.

Beaverhead County Sheriff

Question #1 – Last week we asked about a specific deputy and his inability to access CJIN (Criminal Justice Information Network). You have both been involved in law enforcement for many years. In your words, please explain how CJIN helps a law enforcement officer perform his or her duty. In your view, is CJIN necessary in today’s world of law enforcement? Do you feel CJIN is vital to the safety of today’s law enforcement officers in the field?

Paul Craft (I)

Question #1 – Last week we asked about a specific deputy and his inability to access CJIN (Criminal Justice Information Network). You have both been involved in law enforcement for many years. In your words, please explain how CJIN helps a law enforcement officer perform his or her duty. In your view, is CJIN necessary in today’s world of law enforcement? Do you feel CJIN is vital to the safety of today’s law enforcement officers in the field?

Beaverhead County Sheriff

Frank Kluesner (I)

Who are you (tell us about yourself, qualifications etc., use up to 300 words)?