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Steven is from Northeast California. He is married to his wife, Mary, with whom they have  children and grandchildren together. He holds a Bachelor's Degree in Business Management and a Master's Degree in Management, both from the University of Phoenix. He is a member of the Back Country Horseman, the Flathead Valley Clay Target Club, and the Flathead County Republican Central Committee.

Steven has experience in law enforcement, working in patrol, detention, and administration departments. He also worked for a Risk Management company, and in the farming and welding industries. 

Steven Kelly ran for election to the Montana House of Representatives for District 61 in 2022, but did not win.



Wants to stabilize the tax system, that which increases are gradual, and spread over a long period, as opposed to tax increases stemming from "sudden surges in the market."

Opposes the tax system being dependent on the current market value, saying "This puts homeowners at risk of being taxed out of their homes, which is unacceptable."

Wants to diversify state revenue streams, so most of the budget is "not balanced on the backs of property owners. "

- Wants to stabilize the tax system, that which increases are gradual, and spread over a long period, as opposed to tax increases stemming from "sudden surges in the market."
- Opposes the tax system being dependent on the current market value, saying "This puts homeowners at risk of being taxed out of their homes, which is unacceptable."
- Wants to diversify state revenue streams, so most of the budget is "not balanced on the backs of property owners. "

Economy

Wants to consider altering or eliminating The Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes agreement (CSKT).

- Wants to consider altering or eliminating The Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes agreement (CSKT).

Energy & the Environment

As of September 17, 2024, Steven C Kelly’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Healthcare

Wants to expand the state prison capacity and mental health systems.

Opposes illegal immigration, and wants to "implement all...legal measures...that remove any advantage for those not here legally."

Wants to enhance the state judiciary, and alter the process for selecting and retaining judges, and aims to foster a fair and transparent judicial system.

- Supports law enforcement.
- Wants to expand the state prison capacity and mental health systems.
- Opposes illegal immigration, and wants to "implement all...legal measures...that remove any advantage for those not here legally."
- Supports military veterans.
- Wants to enhance the state judiciary, and alter the process for selecting and retaining judges, and aims to foster a fair and transparent judicial system.

Public Safety

Voting & Elections

Education

Steven C Kelly

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