Editors note: following is the text of a Great Falls public safety update given by GFPD Chief Newton at Tuesday night’s Great Falls city Commission meeting, 11/19/2024 During fall of 2023, the voters of Great Falls chose not to approve the Public Safety Mill levy and bond request. Since then, the members of the Great…
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Letter To The Editor – ‘CIVICS 101’
Editors note: the opinions expressed in “Letters to the Editor” do not necessarily reflect the opinions of E-City Beat, our volunteer staff, or contributors. All letters to the editor are welcome and will be considered for publication. With the upcoming election, here is a crash course in our government. LEGISLATIVE: To write and pass laws….
MT Dems Tester, Tranel, and Especially Driscoll, In Trouble
The Real Clear Politics polling average gives GOP challenger Tim Sheehy a 7 point lead over Democrat incumbent Jon Tester. RCP also gives Ryan Zinke (R) a 6 point lead over Monica Tranel (D) in the MT 1st District House race, and Troy Downing (R) a whopping 21 point lead over John Driscoll (D) in…
Great Falls Candidates: Sandor Hopkins For HD23
Editors note: Candidates on the November 5 ballot for Great Falls/Cascade County HD23 are Republican Eric Tilleman and Democrat Sandor Hopkins. Tilleman did not respond to our request for a candidate profile. Who I am: I grew up in an Air Force family, yet have lived most of my life in Great Falls. I graduated…
Great Falls Candidates: Jane Weber For HD19
Editors note: Candidates on the November 5 ballot for Great Falls/Cascade County HD19 are Republican Hannah Trebas and Democrat Jane Weber. Trebas did not respond to our request for a candidate profile. Jane WeberCandidate for House District 19 I have lived in HD 19 for over 35 years. Like most people, I want our grandchildren…
Local Candidates: Cascade County Commission
Editors note: Candidates on the November 5 ballot for Cascade County Commission are Republican Eric Hinebauch and Democrat Don Ryan. Ryan did not respond to our request for a candidate profile. Republican Rae Grulkowski has filed as a write-in candidate. I am 5th generation Montanan, that grew up on the Hi-Line near Chinook, MT. My…
Great Falls Candidates: James Rickley For HD25
Editors note: Candidates on the November 5 ballot for Great Falls/Cascade County HD25 are Republican Steve Gist and Democrat James Rickley. Gist did not respond to our request for a candidate profile. James RickleyComposer | Musician | ProducerEducator | Teacher | PrincipalSuperintendent | LeaderConsensus Builder Montana House Of Representatives District 25Cascade CountyDistrict 25 for 22…
Great Falls Candidates: Paulick (D) vs Nikolakakos (R)
Editors note: Candidates on the November 5 ballot for Great Falls/Cascade County HD22 are Republican George Nikolakakos and Democrat Ronald Paulick. Ronald K Paulick708 56 St SoGreat Falls, MTDemocratic Candidate House District 22 Born near Trenton, NJ. College education MSU 1970-74 and Penn State 1974–76. Married 1975 to a Fort Shaw sweetheart met in MSU…
Great Falls Candidates: Ed Buttrey, Republican For HD21
Editors note: Candidates on the November 5 ballot for Great Falls/Cascade County HD21 are Republican Ed Buttrey and Democrat Lela Graham. Graham did not respond to our request for a candidate profile. Personal Bio: I am a 4th generation Montanan, born in Helena and raised in Great Falls. I have a degree in Electrical Engineering,…
Great Falls Candidates: Melissa Nikolakakos, Republican For HD20
Editors note: Candidates on the November 5 ballot for Great Falls/Cascade County HD20 are Republican Melissa Nikolakakos and Democrat Rina Moore. Moore did not respond to our request for a candidate profile. Name: Melissa NikolakakosOffice Sought: House District 20Occupation: TeacherAge: 41Family: Husband (George) Daughters (Story, Reagan, Melody, Abigail)Education: BA, University of Montana (Education)Organizational affiliations: Girl…