Christopher Paul Buckles

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Ballotpedia: Christopher Paul Buckles

Christopher is originally from Exeter, CA, and moved to Montana in 1989. He has a degree in healthcare administration and sociology from the University of Arizona Global Campus, from which he graduated magna cum laude.

Christopher started his own company called Big Sky Life Support HCBS in 2015, and moved the company to a non-profit in 2023. 

Christopher Paul Buckles' campaign for state representative is his first entry into politics.

Wants to build supportive living for those experiencing homelessness.

- Wants to build supportive living for those experiencing homelessness.
- Supports the growing of industrial hemp.

Economy

As of April 10, 2024, Christopher Paul Buckles did not have a website or any information online.

Energy & the Environment

Wants to improve the Medicaid system by eliminating reporting requirements "by the consumer and placing them in the hands of their case manager."

- Wants to improve the Medicaid system by eliminating reporting requirements "by the consumer and placing them in the hands of their case manager."

Healthcare

Believes that providing free housing for single parents and the homeless mentally ill can improve quality of life and reduce crime.

Wants to remove grow regulations for providers and use Medicaid to pay for the script for cannabis so that more money can be returned to state school systems.

- Believes that providing free housing for single parents and the homeless mentally ill can improve quality of life and reduce crime.
- Wants to remove grow regulations for providers and use Medicaid to pay for the script for cannabis so that more money can be returned to state school systems.

Public Safety

Voting & Elections

Education

- 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.