As of October 3, 2024, Eric Hinebauch did not have a website or any information online.

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As of October 4, 2024, Eric Hinebauch did not have a website or any information online.

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Eric Hinebauch's campaign for county commissioner is his first run for public office.

As of June 2, 2025, Eric Hinebauch did not have a website or any information online.

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Eric Hinebauch

Don is from Oregon. He holds a bachelor's degree in communications from Oregon State University. He lives in the Portland area with his wife and their children.

THE ELECTRIC, County Commission candidate: Don Ryan

Don is a former clerk, recorder, and election administrator. 

Don Ryan currently serves as a Cascade County Commissioner in District 3. He previously served in the Montana State Senate and on the Great Falls Public School Board.

During his 2022 campaign, believed the county performing required services efficiently was a major challenge facing the county.

Supports the Montana C-PACE (Commercial Property Assessed Capital Enhancements) program in Cascade County.

Supported the establishment of the Montana C-PACE (Commercial Property Assessed Capital Enhancements) program in Cascade County.

As a commissioner, voted to approve a contract for emergency repairs to the Sun River.

- During his 2022 campaign, believed the county performing required services efficiently was a major challenge facing the county.
- Supported the establishment of the Montana C-PACE (Commercial Property Assessed Capital Enhancements) program in Cascade County.
- As a commissioner, voted to approve a contract for emergency repairs to the Sun River.

As of June 2, 2025, Don Ryan’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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During his 2022 campaign, believed ensuring tax dollars were spent wisely was one of the major challenges facing the county.

- During his 2022 campaign, believed ensuring tax dollars were spent wisely was one of the major challenges facing the county.

During his 2022 campaign, believed ensuring Cascade County was "a safe place" for business growth and to raise a family was a major challenge in the county.

- During his 2022 campaign, believed ensuring Cascade County was "a safe place" for business growth and to raise a family was a major challenge in the county.

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As a commissioner, voted to amend zoning regulations for medical marijuana, allowing its use only in specific industrial zones.

- As a commissioner, voted to amend zoning regulations for medical marijuana, allowing its use only in specific industrial zones.

Don Ryan

- County Commissioners create and pass laws at the county level. These laws show up in tangible ways, such as determining how much you pay in property taxes, providing recreational amenities, and maintaining county property.
- County Commissioners are responsible for preparing and passing the county budget. The budget determines how much funding goes to various public services, such as public transportation, law enforcement, and maintaining infrastructure.
- County Commissioners oversee the administrative duties of your county’s government, such as personnel management, communications, and appointments for advisory boards.
- County Commissioners in Montana are typically elected to 6-year terms in staggered years. Counties may change the Commissioners' term length if they wish. Typically, you only vote for the County Commissioner that represents your county commission district. 