Full Name:
Melissa L. Hartman
Gender:
Female
Family:
Husband: Dave
BA, Economics, Connecticut College
BA, Government, Connecticut College
Masters, Social Work, New York University
No political experience information on file.
No caucus information on file.
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Private Practice, present
Former Employee, Department of Commerce
Former Therapist, Kalispell Regional Healthcare, Glacier Gateway Elementary School
Former Therapist, Montana Academy
Member, Climate Change Task Force, Glacier Climate Action, present
Former Board Member, Center for Restorative Youth Justice
Former Board Member, Hugh Rogers Wag Park
Hobbies or Special Talents:
innovative economic development, keeping public lands public, and health and human services
Priority Issues:
I believe in good governance as represented by individuals working together to solve mutual problems, balance competing interests, and accomplish common goals. I believe in finding common ground and responsible solutions that meet the needs of Montanans.
I believe in keeping public lands in public hands and protecting access to our incredibly rich national parks and wilderness areas.
I believe in protecting our natural resources for today's Montanans and generations to come. I believe in responsibly transitioning towards clean, renewable energy sources to address climate change and to protect our lakes, rivers and streams. I believe that we can accomplish this while providing new jobs and opportunities for Montanans.
I believe in supporting new job growth and bringing new industries to Montana. I believe that all hardworking Montanans deserve livable wages.
I believe in maintaining the tradition of fiscal responsibility in Montana as established by Governors Brian Schweitzer and Steve Bullock so that Montana is well positioned to manage any potential future crisis, whether environmental or economic.
I believe in equal rights for women and for our LGBT community. I believe that when we foster inclusiveness and equality, we grow stronger as a society.
I believe we should invest in our children and in their education to give them the tools that they need to succeed.
I believe Montanans deserve access to effective health and human services, and that strong healthy Montanans will make for strong healthy communities.
I believe in criminal justice reform so that we can begin to channel funds into preventative services instead of having to spend tens of millions of dollars on jails and incarceration.
Spouse's Occupation:
Graphic Artist