Ballotpedia - Alanah Griffith

Alanah was raised in Four Corners, Montana. She holds a bachelor's degree from North Central College, and a law degree and Ph.D from the University of Montana School of Law. 

Alanah has experience in the legal field as an attorney, and served as a law clerk, and as a partner at her own private practice, Griffith & Cummings, P.C. 

Alanah Griffith ran for election to the Montana House of Representatives for District 64 in 2022, but did not win. 

Supports initiatives for affordable housing.

Wants to address restrictive land use laws, as she believes that led to housing shortages.

Wants to reduce property taxes, and wants to "find a better middle ground where industry can make a profit, but not on the backs of the people."

- Supports initiatives for affordable housing.
- Wants to address restrictive land use laws, as she believes that led to housing shortages.
- Wants to reduce property taxes, and wants to "find a better middle ground where industry can make a profit, but not on the backs of the people."

Economy

Wants to install Unlocking Public Lands program, aimed to enhance, and develop new ways of accessing public lands.

- Wants to install Unlocking Public Lands program, aimed to enhance, and develop new ways of accessing public lands.

Energy & the Environment

Supports expanding Medicaid, and wants to seek additional ways of providing access to affordable healthcare and insurance.

- Supports expanding Medicaid, and wants to seek additional ways of providing access to affordable healthcare and insurance.

Healthcare

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

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Alanah Griffith

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