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Williams Addressing Communities

Dear Editor,

I so regret that while all of us were sheltered in place, I wasn't able to visit every county in person during this primary election season. I am writing to share why I am running for governor.

Montana is at a crossroads, facing an urgent set of new challenges:

Health insurance companies and big pharma are taking advantage of Montana families, and politicians in Washington are sitting on the sidelines.

Public education is under attack by those who want to take our hard-earned tax dollars to fund private and religious schools.

Wealthy out-of-staters and corporate interests are trying to make Montana their personal playground and are taking advantage of our state.

Amid all this, we face a tough road to economic recovery once we beat the coronavirus. These new challenges will require a new skill set in the Governor's office, and someone who shares Montanans' core values.

I will be a governor for all of Montana, raising prosperity for all, while protecting what makes our state great. Buzz Mattelin, a farmer from Culbertson, is my running mate. He and I will accomplish four essential tasks:

We'll tackle the high costs of healthcare, and drive down the cost of prescription drugs so healthcare issues don't bankrupt Montanans or drive them out of business.

Across Montana we'll expand access to quality public education, from pre- kindergarten, to affordable community college, four-year programs, and career and apprenticeship training.

As we rebuild our economy, we'll focus on creating good-paying jobs and boosting business and address the negative economic impact of wealthy out- of-staters coming in, buying up land and taking it out of production, and driving up the cost of land and housing.

We'll protect our greatest asset, Montana -- our clean air, clean water and public lands -- so everyone has equal access to the natural treasures in the Last Best Place that we Montanans love.

I'm a sixth-generation Montanan and businesswoman who founded my own, successful company nearly 20 years ago that works alongside Fortune 500 companies and charities to solve complex problems - just like those Montanans face every day.

With the same grit and toughness that was passed down from my ancestors, I have helped law enforcement protect kids from sex trafficking, managed a global initiative to increase the number of girls attending school, and opened new markets for farmers trying to rebuild after disaster.

I build bridges between the public and private sectors, I listen, and I work with fierce urgency to solve problems.

Sincerely,

Whitney Williams

Democrat Governor Candidate whitneyformontana.com

 

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