Most qualified

Verdell Jackson is the most qualified candidate for Senate District 5. He is now serving in his fourth term as a state representative. His experience on the Health and Human Services, Agriculture, Education, Taxation, and Appropriation committees in the Legislature is invaluable. He also served on the Election Select Committee and currently serves on the State Administration and Veteran Affairs committee. Because of his expertise, he was selected by this committee to carry its bill during the special session. During the 2005 session, the Republican leadership placed him on the Appropriations Committee because of his financial ability.

His integrity and dedicated service to the Flathead Valley is evident in his voting record, which reflects his principles as stated in his platform: "Strive for a small, efficient government that takes care of the truly needy, keeps us safe, builds and maintains infrastructure and provides the best education we can afford; protect individual freedom and rights, especially property rights and the right to have access to our public lands; develop job opportunities and good paying jobs, especially for our young people; manage our forests, rather than watching them burn each summer and leave more money in your pocket by increasing revenue by increasing productivity, not by raising taxes."

During the 14 years I have known him, Verdell has been up to date on the issues affecting Bigfork and Flathead County as evidenced by his attendance and involvement in meetings on growth, water, public lands, endangered species, tribal issues, roads, etc.

Also, he frequently "goes to bat" for constituents who have a problem with a government agency. We have proven leadership in Verdell Jackson and should keep him on the job. He has my vote on June 6!

Steve Haag

Bigfork