Evan Schroedel

Evan Schroedel was born in Missoula, Montana. He served in the U.S. Air Force from 1979 to 1983. He graduated from Simms High School and attended the University of Montana. His career experience includes working as a railroad engineer and in farming and ranching. He has been affiliated with BLE.[1]

Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

I want to fight for working Montanans'

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

reduce unfair property taxes on working Montanans'fight for fair state income taxes for working Montanans'protect public lands

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

public education

Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

I was born and raised in Montana this gives me an understanding of what Montana’s need to live and enjoy what Montana has to offer

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

I will find a realistic fix to the high property tax issue driving Montanans out their homesReform the Montana public school system and better pay for teachersManage public and private property use to include water

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Manage people moving into the state

Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?

My mother she was the smartest person I’ve ever known

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

Work to improve all Montanans lives

What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?

Honesty

What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?

Honesty and a willingness to do the work to improve all or lives

What legacy would you like to leave?

Fixing even one of my issues

What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?

Man landing on the moon I was 9 years old

What was your very first job? How long did you have it?

Worked on a ranch summer when I was 12 years old

What was the last song that got stuck in your head?

Magic by property

What is something that has been a struggle in your life?

Working in Montana so I could always stay here

What do you believe is the ideal relationship between the governor and state legislature?

Ability to work together to improve our lives

What do you perceive to be your state's greatest challenges over the next decade?

The cost of living

Do you believe that it’s beneficial for state legislators to have previous experience in government or politics?

Yes but not necessary

Do you believe it’s beneficial to build relationships with other legislators? Please explain your answer.

Yes so we can get things done

Is there a particular legislator, past or present, whom you want to model yourself after?

Larry fasbender

Are you interested in running for a different political office (for example, the U.S. Congress or governor) in the future?

No

Should the legislature oversee or grant the use of emergency powers?

Grant

What is the first bill you would introduce if elected?

A bill to lower property tax’s

What organizations or individuals have endorsed your campaign?

Brotherhood of locomotive engineers the Montana public employees western states carpenters union Montana aflcio and plan parenthood

What are your views on financial transparency and government accountability?

Absolute 100% transpercy

Do you support or oppose changes to the current state ballot initiative process? If so, what kind of changes would you consider?

I do not