Endorsements
"I have been so very fortunate in my life and during my career in Missoula that this next stage, to be a steward and leader for Missoula County citizens, is the right choice to make. Running a small family-owned business growing local food for Missoulians, teaching young men and women at the University of Montana about our environment, our responsibilities to one another as citizens, and supporting their dreams for the future have all inspired me with an even greater responsibility, that of giving back to the community I love through public service."
-- Josh Slotnick, Democratic Candidate for Missoula County Commissioner, (Guest Column in Missoulian)
Endorsements and Good Wishes!
"MCV's endorsement of Slotnick over Curtiss is partly a response to her 2016 vote against protections for agricultural lands during subdivision review. When it comes to environmental protection, we think it's time for stronger leadership."
-- Jon Haber, Chair of the Montana Conservation Voters, Missoula Chapter, (MCV Endorsement Release and our Campaign Release)
"Josh Slotnick offers a compelling and passionate case for a fresh perspective on the Board of Commissioners. Josh brings energy and enthusiasm and compassion that I believe the county needs. He's ready to tackle controversial issues, and work with his colleagues to craft a vision for the future of the county. I generally believe that experience is an asset in local government. But at this point, I want more from county government. The status quo isn't enough. I'll be voting for Josh Slotnick for Missoula County Commissioner. Join me."
-- John Engen, Mayor of Missoula, (Missoulian story)
"Josh is inclusive, creative, and effective. Through his shared leadership style, Josh fostered the innovative partnerships that make the PEAS farm a huge success and a major source of civic pride. Josh is the kind of leader who is open to new ideas, embraces opportunity with a can-do spirit, and brings people together. Josh wants to marshal the power of community to solve our common problems and build a resilient, healthy future together. Join us in wholeheartedly supporting Josh Slotnick for County Commissioner."
-- Letter from Women for Josh, March 2018, (Letter of Support from Women for Josh Slotnick)
| Women for Josh Slotnick: Abby Huseth Beth Youngblood Bryony Schwan Christine Fiore Ellie Costello Jean Duncan Jill Belsky Jocelyn Siler Judy Visscher |
Julie Mullette Kaitlin McCafferty Katie Deuel KD Dickinson Lila Cleminshaw Lin Smith Lisa Swallow Lizzi Juda Lynne Carlisle Marilyn Marler Marina Zaleski |
Martha Newell Mo Gary Neva Hassanein Rochelle Glascow Rosalyn LaPier Sonia Bergmann Sue Roy Vicki Watson Amy Ragsdale Liz Ametsbichler ... and many more! |
"I support Josh Slotnick because it is so clear that our county government is facing new challenges, requiring the ability to fashion workable, sustainable new solutions. That is exactly what Slotnick has been doing for years, and he is ideally suited to bring that experience, creativity and commitment to the commissioner's office."
-- Daniel Kemmis, Former Mayor of Missoula, (Missoulian Guest Column)
"As a rural producer, Josh lives the reality of a family business on the land, has a real life awareness of taxes, markets, and the economic landscape as well as an understanding of the on-the-ground-challenges of a changing climate."
-- Juanita Vero, Greenough Rancher, (Campaign Card)
"Josh will be an outstanding candidate and respectful leader who will advocate for rural issues. I have worked for many years with Josh on agricultural land preservation. Josh will use his experience on the City/County Planning Board and engage development and design tools that maintain value for landowners while keeping working lands thriving for coming generations. He's the best voice for the future of both rural Missoula County and the important role the City can play to bridge the divide. We're all one county."
-- Jim Cusker, Rancher, agriculturalist, conservation leader, Grass Valley area
"Josh has worked on issues of economic inequity for county residents for decades. He repeatedly brings forward innovative ideas and turns them into reality. Josh is a results-oriented team player and will bring enthusiasm to County leadership."
-- Marilyn Marler, Fmr. Missoula City Councilwoman, Ward 6
"Josh would be a superb County Commissioner—the best choice we could make in these troubling times. Josh's insistence on sane land use planning and saving prime soils is forward thinking. He, more than anyone I know, has the background, abilities, and vision to move our County towards sustainable growth, that builds on our strengths and enhances the values we all share."
-- Ron Erickson, Former MT State Senator and retired UM Professor, (Campaign Announcement Release)
"I've been farming beside Josh for the past 15 years. He understands community and the importance of being a steward of the land. He's great at bringing folks together and coming up with solutions. Like most farmers Josh knows how to get things fixed."
-- Dave Harmon, Fmr. Missoula City Councilman, Ward 1
"I think Josh is an incredibly principled human being. And I'm very excited having someone like that in government. I'll be voting for him."
-- Martha Newell, Community Volunteer
"Josh Slotnick is a man with an exceptionally strong ethical compass, whose decades of experience in local farming have made him intimately aware of the human and land use issues facing Missoula County. He is a hands-on problem solver whose strong listening skills and passionate belief in collaboration allow him to find solutions that meet the needs of the many, not just the few."
-- Amy Ragsdale and Peter Stark, Rattlesnake Homeowners
"Josh's passion for people and place is evident in his longstanding work on food and agricultural issues in Missoula, his mentoring of countless young people over the years, and his volunteer service on behalf of many good causes. He is smart and insightful, and understands the public sector's key role in strengthening our community to benefit everybody."
-- Susan Hay Patrick, Community Leader
"I have known Josh for more than 30 years. I have served with him on several community boards and committees. I know how dedicated he is to our community. Josh believes government should reflect who we are. As he says, ‘Local government should be a mechanism for us to work together, to tackle issues greater than any one of us, and to bring our community's opportunities to everyone.' I strongly endorse Josh and hope you will too."
-- Tim Bechtold, Attorney (Letter to MIssoula County Attorneys)
"Josh has done such a lot for this community. Just look around, his finger prints are everywhere. Garden City Harvest, the PEAS farm, Lecturer at University of Montana, City/County Planning Board member, husband, father, farmer, and so much more. He's an inspiration to us all. I'm voting for Josh."
-- Bryony Schwan, Entrepreneur
"Josh brought a thoughtful, engaged and respectful approach to his service on the Missoula Consolidated Planning Board. He was inquisitive and worked to understand how planning and land use can work to improve community. As a Missoula County Commissioner, Josh will demonstrate similar leadership skills in guiding the future of our county."
-- John DiBari, City Councilman, Ward 4
Some of the other folks endorsing Josh:
| Rhea Ashmore Phil and Dorleen Bakke Dan Baum and Margaret Knox Tim Bechtold Jill Belsky Blake Bentley Liz Berg Sonia Bergmann Jim Berkey Claudia Brown Nancy Brown Sally Brown Jennie and Blake Bucher Bonnie Buckingham Lynne Carlisle Josh Carter Cass Chinske Lila Clemenshaw Sarah Cobler Terry and Germaine Conrad Jock Conyngham Ellie Costello Marnie Criley Myke Crosier Ione Crummy Jim Cusker KD Dickinson Adrian Arleo and David Duncan Jean Duncan Dunrovin Ranch Steve Elliot Josh and Paige Ellison Jake Ellison Ron and Nancy Erickson Philip Fandozzi Gillian Fetz Gerald Fetz Chris Fiore William and Ellen Flanery Steve Ford Gail Ford Mark Ford Cynthia Ford Mary L. Fuller Maureen Gary |
Haley Gilman Rochelle Glasgow Janna Gobeo Derek Goldman Douglas Grimm Paul Haber Tim Hall Phil Hamilton Arza Hammond Juanita Fern Hart Neva Hassanein Bev Hixson Tom Huff Abby Huseth Jeff Jamison Kristi Johnson and Jay Perret Lizzy Juda Beth Judy Dorrit Karasek Patty Kent Mike and Alice Kupilik Joe Kipphut & Clarisse Landry Weber Greiser & Mary Langenderfer Rosalyn LaPier Jean Larson Patti & Jim Lazarua and McKenzie Autumn Lee Bert Lindler Beth Loehnen David Loewenworter Dave Loomis Mark LoParco and Chris Fiore Casey Louis Don MacArthur Ethel MacDonald Katelyn Madden Isaac Mahn Jason Mandala Claire Manny Marilyn Marler Kaitlin McCafferty Peggy and Paul Miller SuzAnne and Sterling Miller Jackie Mohr Sophie Moon Julie Mullette |
Michael Nelson Martha Newell Dara Newman and Scott Samuels Jim Van Nice Cale Nittinger Bob Ogg Andrea Olson Sue and Tom Orr Jim Parker Nancy de Pastino Mike and Kate Pennacchio Danner Pickering Bill and Claudia Possiez Lisa and Christopher Preston David Renn Jonathon Richter Tom & Sue Roy Bryony Schwan Julia Sherman Jocelyn Siler Jeremy Smith Jeff Smith Lin Smith Max Smith Rebecca Grassl Smith Phillip Stauffer Sharon Sterbis Jessy Stevenson Virginia "Ginny" Sullivan Lisa Swallow Pete Talbot Linda Lee and William Tanke Suzanne Tillman Judy Visscher Vicki Watson Cheryl Webster Stephen Wells Janet Whaley Jason Wiener James Willett Don and Bente Winston Michael Workman Beth Youngblood Marina Zaleski John DiBari, City Councilman, Ward 4 |