November 8th
VOTE FOR SOMEONE YOU KNOW
MARLIN
OSTRANDER Sr.
The Fence Guy
Co-owner of Northwest Fencing
COUNTY COMMISSIONER
DISTRICT 3
Make America Neighborly Again!
ABOUT THE CANDIDATE
Party: Libertarian
Hometown: Hamilton
Age: 64
Family: Single. Two grown sons, two granddaughters.
Experience: My life experiences range from growing up as a ranch hand on a large family cattle ranch to being an underwater welder, owning and operating several different construction businesses (Northwest Fencing and Northwest Concrete Pumping), and working for the City of Hamilton in the Water, Sewer, and Street Departments. I earned a bachelor's degree in business administration from the University of Montana in 1994.
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Commissioners have plenty to do by taking care of roads, bridges, budgets, parks and recreation areas, law enforcement needs, water/aquifer management, waste management, promoting economical and industrial development, and providing for the protection of the general health and welfare of all Ravalli County residents. My extensive work and business experiences in many of these areas have prepared me with the depth of knowledge and hands-on skills to know how to manage these diverse responsibilities on day one.
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Supported by members of all four parties and many local businesses.
GOALS FOR OFFICE
Government exists to serve the people and should be immediately responsive to our needs and requests, not the other way around. Therefore, first and foremost, I bring a full and complete understanding that I am working for the great people of Ravalli County and plan to bring something new to the office in the way of being completely accessible to everyone, even after hours. This will be accomplished by holding 'townhall' style meetings in the evenings in every town every four to six weeks so that everyone has a chance to participate and contribute opinions. I am hoping to be joined by the other commissioners, though if not, I will hold them by myself. I am also willing to meet with you or your group at any time, anywhere to keep lines of communication to my office open to all.
You may call me at 406-381-2076 or write me an email at MarlinCommish3@aol.com.
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If we're going to fight for something, let's fight for each other !
Priorities for office:​
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More support for our Veterans, who represent 1 in 10 residents in Montana, the highest per capita in America
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No gun control, but I want to immediately confront the issue of school shootings and security
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Personally donate $300/mo of my salary as commissioner to a charitable cause, program, group, family, or individual
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Monthly evening meetings with the public in every town
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Open lines of communication, ALWAYS
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Organize a Ronald Reagan-style "Kitchen Cabinet" of individuals with various experiences and ideas to get a more well-rounded viewpoint of the needs of the community.
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More personal rights & property rights
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Much less government involvement and oversight
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Support all police and sheriff departments
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Address the housing crisis in Ravalli County
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Develop countywide youth programs
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Find solutions to support & keep our youth in the community
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Support the elderly in a dignified retirement
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Start communicating and respecting each other again
Hire me to work for you with your vote !
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ELECTION DAY:
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2022
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Vote by mail or in person at the Ravalli County office building.
HOW TO VOTE
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