Mike was born in Sandpoint, ID, and later moved to Dillon, MT, where he graduated from Beaverhead County High School. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in physics from Montana State University and a master's and doctorate in physics from Washington State University. Mike is married.

Mike has worked at Pfizer (Barrett Minerals) in a mill, at Alliant Techsystems (formerly Hercules) in Salt Lake City, UT, focusing on solid propellant rocket motors, and co-founded a computer and bookkeeping store named Aces Inc. in Dillon, MT.

Mike Klakken has served as a member of the Dillon City Council for 4 years and as Mayor of Dillon for 2 terms for a total of 8 years. He previously ran for Mayor of Dillon in 2009 and did not win, but won the position in 2013 and served until 2022. During his tenure as Mayor, he also served on the City-County Health Board.

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Opposes central bank digital currency and changes to Montana's definition of "money"; supports revisiting the issue for citizen protection after the bill's failure in the last legislative session.

Supports fiscal conservatism and safeguarding individual rights in Montana. Advocates for outdoor enjoyment, livelihood, and family-raising. Calls for property tax system overhaul or elimination to protect homeowners, especially those on fixed incomes, from losing homes to taxes.

Supports fiscal conservatism and safeguarding individual rights in Montana.

Opposes excessive taxation and spending by the state, supports reviewing departments for efficiency, and rejects federal regulations on natural gas, electric vehicles, and livestock that are impractical and costly for Montana.

Calls for property tax system overhaul or elimination to protect homeowners, especially those on fixed incomes, from losing homes to taxes.

- Opposes central bank digital currency and changes to Montana's definition of "money"; supports revisiting the issue for citizen protection after the bill's failure in the last legislative session.
- Supports fiscal conservatism and safeguarding individual rights in Montana.
- Opposes excessive taxation and spending by the state, supports reviewing departments for efficiency, and rejects federal regulations on natural gas, electric vehicles, and livestock that are impractical and costly for Montana.
- Calls for property tax system overhaul or elimination to protect homeowners, especially those on fixed incomes, from losing homes to taxes.

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As of April 10, 2024, Mike Klakken’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Said, "Mentored students at the Parkview Junior High on writing computer code structured mainly as games and did job shadowing for Montana Youth Challenge on computers."

Has experience mentoring students at the Parkview Junior High on writing computer code structured mainly as games and did job shadowing for Montana Youth Challenge on computers.

- Has experience mentoring students at the Parkview Junior High on writing computer code structured mainly as games and did job shadowing for Montana Youth Challenge on computers.

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Mike Klakken

Mike Klakken was born in Sandpoint, ID, and later moved to Dillon, MT, where he graduated from Beaverhead County High School in 1974. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Physics from Montana State University and furthered his education with a Masters and Doctorate in Physics from Washington State University. There is no information provided about the church he attends. Mike is married to Renee Hren, and they have lived in Dillon, MT, close to Renee's family farm.

Mike Klakken holds a Bachelor of Science in Physics from Montana State University and a Masters and Doctorate in Physics from Washington State University. He has worked at Pfizer (Barrett Minerals) in a mill, at Alliant Techsystems (formerly Hercules) in Salt Lake City, UT, focusing on solid propellant rocket motors, and co-founded a computer and bookkeeping store named Aces Inc. in Dillon, MT. His experience spans both the government and private business sectors.

Mike Klakken has served as a member of the Dillon City Council for four years and as Mayor of Dillon for two terms, totaling eight years in executive office. He has previously run for Mayor of Dillon in 2009 and was unsuccessful, but won the position in 2013 and served until 2022. During his tenure as Mayor, he also served on the City-County Health Board.

The candidate's website says, "Volunteered Judge of the Robotics division for the local 4-H clubs at the Beaverhead County Fair."

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