Lyn Hellegaard

Lyn Hellegaard was born in Moab, Utah. She earned a high school diploma from Sentinel High School. Her career experience includes working as an executive director and in the financial industry.[1]

Hellegaard has been affiliated with the following organizations:[2]

Missoula Ravalli TMA

Ravalli County Valley Veterans Service Center

Sanders County Council on Aging

Ravalli, Sanders, Lake, Mineral, Jefferson County Transportation Advisory Committee

National Highway Cooperative Research Program

Transit Cooperative Research Program

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

I've always been a vocal critic of wasteful government spending. While serving as a City Councilperson and Legislator I practiced restraint, fiscal responsibility, and advocated for lower taxes. I also sought new solutions for on-going problems.

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?

Prohibit local government from violating your Constitutional rightsReducing taxes and regulationsPromote school and parental choice.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Fiscal, personal rights, energy and elections

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

Moral compass, willingness to face the opposition to help your constituents

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

my concern for my consituents, my belief in the genius of the U.S. Constitution, my fiscal conservatism, understanding of federal and state bureaucracies

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

Serving your constituents and doing what's right for Montanans.

What legacy would you like to leave?

I had a positive impact on Montana

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

JFK assassination

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

Diet Aid at a local hospital. approximately 18 months

What is your favorite book? Why?

The Vince Flynn - Mitch Rapp series

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

Running on Empty

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

The bureaucractic interia

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

One where both leave party directives at the door and work for the people of Montana.

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

Tourist Economy, as it relates to taxes, homeownership, small businesses and job growth.

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

Yes, my time on the Missoula City Council has been invaluable to my legislative work.

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

It is absolutely necessary as you need support for your bills. We can teach each other about issues and improve our skills to the benefit of our constituents.

Both sitting legislators and candidates for office hear many personal stories from the residents of their district. Is there a story that you’ve heard that you found particularly touching, memorable, or impactful?

A 100% disabled veteran, who chose to help a family members struggling with addiction. Almost lost their home due to a bureaucratic decision, that was reversed after a 4 year fight. I was able to get HB325 passed to prevent this from happening to other veterans.

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

In very limited circumstances with limited emergency powers granted certainly not to the level that was granted under COVID.

What is the first bill you would introduce if elected?

A bill to assist our small businesses

What organizations or individuals have endorsed your campaign?

Brad Tschida

Jesse Ramos, pat Ward 4 City Council Rep.

Larry Anderson

Harry Kenck

Lana Hamilton

Clancy Kenck

Sally Peterson

Rep. Lolo Galloway HD 22

Janice Pearson

Marsha Frey

Marlis Walter

George Bingham, CPA

Rep. Bob Phalen HD36

William Wilson

Jane Van Fossen

Rep. Fiona Nave HD57

Rep. Ron Marshall HD87

Alan Tabish

Matt Regier, Speaker of the House

William J Nooney

Montana Family Foundation

Dr. Al Olszenski

Rep. Jerry Schillinger

What committees interest you?

Appropriations, Judiciary and State Administration and Veterans Affairs

What are your views on financial transparency and government accountability?

What government reporting is done on budgets is purposefully hard for citizens to dig through and typically well passed the legally required reporting deadlines. Lately, many public meetings are selectively noticed to supporters, while ignoring the people affected or who would oppose the government desired outcome. There is very little government accountability nor consequences for violating the public trust.

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

I would consider changes that prevent out-of-state entities or funding from influencing the initiative process

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Hellegaard's website highlighted the following campaign themes:[8]

Education

Excerpt: "I will be EFFECTIVE by working to give education dollars to teachers – not to bureaucracies."

Taxes

Excerpt: "...I will be EFFECTIVE in fighting to reduce taxes for Montanans and do everything I can to encourage businesses to move to Montana bringing better paying jobs with them."

Industry

Excerpt: "...We need a long term, responsible EFFECTIVE strategic plan to deal with these proposed cuts in services and that plan should consider Montana’s current budget surplus."

Jobs

Excerpt: "...we need to develop an EFFECTIVE and responsible natural resource and manufacturing plan for Montana that includes good paying jobs, a broad tax base and secures Montana as a place where our children can have career and raise their families."

State's Rights

Excerpt: "Our federal government continues to take our land as federal parks or memorials, put unsustainable unfunded mandates on state budgets and impose regulations in direct contrast to Montana values."