Grassroots candidates

Residents in Senate District 5 and House District 9 are going to have two new grassroots candidates on their ballots this year. Ric Smith, senate candidate, and Edd Blackler, house candidate, have combined 52 years of service in this community. They have given the community of Bigfork and surrounding area some of the best this wonderful place has to offer. When is comes to water quality issues, land use issues and building area traditions, they were there for us, working and volunteering, for the sake of our beloved community. They know what it is like to be in touch with neighbors and friends at the grassroots level.

These two fine candidates are not tied to any special interest groups and they are not working in the shadows of previous elected officials. Their campaigns are clean campaigns as they have declared they are not accepting any PAC money. There are no money pots in their closets. Take time to get acquainted with them. They want to hear your concerns. You will discover what it means to have local concerned, honest people represent you in Helena. They will be there for the future of our community and our state. Be prepared to mark your ballot for them.

JoLynn Yenne

Bigfork