James Reavis

James Reavis earned a bachelor's degree from Washington State University, a law degree from the University of Montana School of Law, and a graduate degree from the Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey. His career experience includes working as a lawyer.[1]

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

I have lived in Montana for most of my life and I am proud to call Billings home. I was born and raised in the hard-working and union-supporting city of Butte, America. My mother operates a 200-head cattle ranch outside of Boulder, and my father is an architect specializing in preserving our historic buildings.

After obtaining a law degree from the University of Montana, earning a Master’s in Public Administration, and passing the bar, I went to work as a public defender. I served as a public defender for eleven years. Each day I worked to ensure the liberties and freedoms we enjoy under the Constitution are protected. I recently entered private practice to work in family law, criminal defense, and appeals before the Montana Supreme Court.

I am running to be your next state representative because I am not happy with the decisions being made in our Legislature and I want to make a change. I have the experience, legal background, and energy to do a good job representing everyday Montanans. I want to improve your standard of living in the Treasure State. I will be a hard-working, independent voice who will follow the facts and I will listen to you.

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?

Hard working problem solver who will work on both sides of the aisle to pass good laws.Freedom - Safety - ReformI have a decade of experience practicing before the Montana Supreme Court and I have been involved in the last five legislative sessions. I am ready to hit the ground running as your state representative from Day 1.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

My constituents, not me, set the issues. Issues that are particularly important for this upcoming session are property taxes, affordable housing, public safety, protecting the Medicaid expansion, and reforming Montana State Hospital and mental health services.

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

Integrity

What legacy would you like to leave?

Leaving the Legislature better off than when I got there.

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