Susan Geise

Susan Geise earned a high school diploma from the Sacred Heart Academy. She earned a bachelor's degree from Smith College in 2003. Her career experience includes working as a public servant.[1]

Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

Former legislator. Former chairman Montana Republican Party, member Republican national committee. School board member. Policy advisor, Montana Public service commission, Lewis and Clark County commissioner. I have lived in Augusta for 20 years.

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 represent the people of North Central Montana faithfully. Not party bosses or special interest groups.Taking peoples’ money for tax dollars is a serious decision. For that reason, I support a super majority vote to increase taxes. This will ensure that tax increases would be more difficult to pass.North Central Montana is a rural District. It is imperative that we not lose our rural healthcare providers. In addition, I will support encouraging our small community members to become first responders like volunteer EMT’s. Many communities have wonderful equipment, but not enough to respond to the calls.

one of the ways I would encourage this is to assist with workforce housing.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Workforce housing, maintaining rural healthcare, controlling spending.

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

Abraham Lincoln, Teddy Roosevelt, John McCain.

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

Respect for the Constitution.

Service to the people we represent. Not beholden to special interests, including party bosses. The ability to listen to all pertinent information before making a decision.

Millions of tax dollars have been wasted in the last few sessions because of bills that were passed that even the legislature‘s lawyers told them we’re unconstitutional. That is not conservative; good legislation is not based on rhetoric, but on facts.

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

follow the constitution of the United States and the state of Montana. Put constituents’ needs first. Remain independent and resist special interest, pressure groups.

What legacy would you like to leave?

A legacy of strong, ethical courageous leadership.

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

Ice cream shop after high school.

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

The separation of power is is the genius of the American Constitution. The legislature makes the laws. it is the governor‘s job, as leader of the executive branch to see that those laws are put into place in a way that respects legislative intent.

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

bridging, the divide between urban centers and rural communities. The power lies in our cities, but it is the rurals who underpin our economy, and feed the world.

water is a precious and increasingly scarce resource. It will be a huge issue, moving forward not only here in Montana. But other more populous states who covet it.

Do you believe that compromise is necessary or desirable for policymaking?

Yes.

What organizations or individuals have endorsed your campaign?

former district judge Jeffrey Sherlock. Former legislators who have represented this district: Ross Fitzgerald , John Cobb.

County commissioners, Jim McCormick, Mike Murray,Andy Hunthausen, Candace Payne.

What was the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember?

Cuban missile crisis.

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