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Montana Free Press

Ballotpedia: Ed Byrne

Ed holds a bachelor's degree from the University of Montana at Missoula, a Master of Public Administration from George Mason University, and a Master of Science in Administration from Central Michigan University. 

Ed is a U.S Army veteran, retiring as a Colonel after 30 years of service. 

Ed Byrne's campaign for State Representative is his first entry into politics. 

Flathead Beacon

Wants to readdress property tax bills that failed in previous legislative sessions.

Wants to "shift the 3% bed tax from the general fund back to the respective counties afford counties the opportunity to reduce local property taxes."

Wants to abolish taxing senior citizens on their social security.

Opposes affordable housing, but supports “attainable housing and workforce [housing].”

- Wants to readdress property tax bills that failed in previous legislative sessions.
- Wants to "shift the 3% bed tax from the general fund back to the respective counties afford counties the opportunity to reduce local property taxes."
- Wants to abolish taxing senior citizens on their social security.
- Opposes affordable housing, but supports “attainable housing and workforce [housing].”

Economy

As of September 17, 2024, Ed Byrne did not have a website or any information online.

Energy & the Environment

Supports Medicaid and the Healthy Montana Kids children’s health insurance plan, but opposes state efforts to expand Medicaid in its current form.

- Supports Medicaid and the Healthy Montana Kids children’s health insurance plan, but opposes state efforts to expand Medicaid in its current form.

Healthcare

Facebook

Said, "As a lifetime member of both the [National Rifle Association] and [Montana Shooting Sports Association], I take my 2nd Amendment rights very seriously and will always stand to protect them."

- Said, "As a lifetime member of both the [National Rifle Association] and [Montana Shooting Sports Association], I take my 2nd Amendment rights very seriously and will always stand to protect them."

Public Safety

Voting & Elections

Wants school funding to be based on student enrollment.

Opposes state funding for Pre-K education.

- Wants school funding to be based on student enrollment.
- Opposes state funding for Pre-K education.

Education

Ed Byrne

- Your State Representative participates in the legislative process at the state level. They are one of 100 members of the Montana House of Representatives. The Montana House of Representatives is the lower house of the Montana State Legislature (the state's lawmaking body).
- Your State Representative drafts laws, approves budgets, has oversight of the state executive branch, and debates and votes on proposed laws.
- In addition to drafting and voting on bills, your State Representative can serve on committees. This is important because many bills can be stalled in committee, preventing them making it to a vote.
- Your State Representative is responsible for representing your interests. They also are responsible for helping you navigate the state's services and bringing back resources to your district.
- State Representatives are elected to a 2-year term. Individuals can serve no more than 8 years in a 16-year period.