Breaking with our long Montana tradition of bi-partisan wildlife protection, Republican lawmakers voted to harm many wild species like wolves, grizzly bears, black bears, and bison in the last legislative session.
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Legislative Watch e-newsletter
Rep. Debo Powers hard at work
Powers for the People Legislative Watch newsletter is available to anyone who would like to track important bills in the Montana Legislature and learn how to make your voice heard. This is one way to hold the new representative for HD3 accountable to his constituents. To receive a periodic newsletter during the legislative session, send your email address to powersforthepeoplehd3@gmail.com and put “Legislative Watch” in the subject line. You can also view the newsletters by clicking on the Newsletter button on this page.
Powers Concedes Election
Dark Days Ahead
As a Red Wave swept the Montana elections, many Democratic candidates all over the state failed to win their elections. Representative Debo Powers was one of these candidates. The day following the election, Representative Powers congratulated Braxton Mitchell on his victory.
Many are worried about dark days ahead for Montana with one political party in control of the Legislature, the Governor’s Office, and the entire Cabinet.
Radio Ads for Powers
During the month of October, radio ads are airing on three local stations in the Flathead: KOFI 104.3, KOLK “The Lake” 94.3, and KZMN “The Monster” 103.9. Listen by clicking on the link below.
Powers Has Sound Taxation Policies
Ready to Represent
An opposition mailer stated that Debo Powers wants to “tax everything in sight.” The former Columbia Falls City Manager Roger Hopkins set the record straight in a Letter to the Editor in the Hungry Horse News.
Powers Brings Great Leadership to HD3
Another letter to the editor appeared in the Flathead Beacon titled “Great Leadership for House District 3.” The letter encouraged people to vote for Representative Debo Powers for “broad-based thoughtful leadership.”
Rep Powers Speaks at Rally
Rep Powers Speaking at Rally
Representative Debo Powers was the first speaker at a local rally for state-wide candidates culminating with Kathleen Williams (U.S. Congress) and Steve Bullock (U.S. Senate). The rally was held on a cold, blustery day at the Fairgrounds in Kalispell. Participants sat in their cars to stay safe from COVID and the speakers were projected onto a big screen while their words were amplified by large speakers. There was lots of horn blowing and flag waving! It was a campaign rally for these times of pandemic!
Powers For The People in the North Fork
“Powers for the People” is not just a campaign slogan. Loggers, hunters & anglers, kayakers, businessmen, teachers, musicians, and even dog-lovers like being represented by Debo Powers. A few of Debo’s friends got together at Sondreson Meadow in the North Fork to make a video supporting her campaign. Watch the video by clicking on the link below.
HD3 Candidate Forum in the Flathead Beacon
The Flathead Beacon featured an HD3 Candidate Forum showing the difference in issues between Representative Debo Powers and her opponent.
Fire Lookout Endorses Powers
During the past seven summers, Representative Powers has worked as a volunteer fire lookout. One of her fellow lookouts endorsed her candidacy in the Flathead Beacon.