Ballotpedia - Sherry Essmann

Sherry is a Billings native and graduated from Billings West High School and Rocky Mountain College. She volunteers with South Park Senior Center, Big Sky Senior Services, the Girl Scouts Treasure Trails Council, and more. She is married with children and grandchildren.

Sherry has worked in banks, insurance agencies, and credit unions. She was the  CEO of a Credit Union Services Organization, the Montana Health Federal Credit Union, and Executive Director of the Healthcare Credit Union Association.

Sherry Essmann is the State Representative in State House District 52. She was elected in 2020 and has served two terms in this position.

Supports property tax reform and proposed two property tax reform bills that would have given residential homeowners property tax relief.

- Supports property tax reform and proposed two property tax reform bills that would have given residential homeowners property tax relief.

Economy

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Believes the Westmoreland Rosebud Mine and Colstrip Power Plant provide the only reliable electrical power in Montana.  She also believes coal resources are being responsibly developed in the eastern part of Montana.

- Believes the Westmoreland Rosebud Mine and Colstrip Power Plant provide the only reliable electrical power in Montana.  She also believes coal resources are being responsibly developed in the eastern part of Montana.

Energy & the Environment

As of September 17, 2024, Sherry Essmann’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Healthcare

Worked with constituents to pass a law to protect newborn infants from being "abandoned in unsafe, unhealthy situations" by creating an anonymous safe haven baby box opportunity.

- Worked with constituents to pass a law to protect newborn infants from being "abandoned in unsafe, unhealthy situations" by creating an anonymous safe haven baby box opportunity.
- Opposes gun control.

Public Safety

Wants to defend "religious and democratic freedoms."

- Wants to defend "religious and democratic freedoms."

Voting & Elections

Wants to expand "educational programs that train our students and our existing labor force for effective and inclusive career and job training."

Believes in school choice for all parents and students.

- Wants to expand "educational programs that train our students and our existing labor force for effective and inclusive career and job training."
- Believes in school choice for all parents and students.

Education

Sherry Essmann

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- 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.