Rev. Tracey Karcher

I'm so busy that this is becoming the almost weekly update!! Yesterday, April 7th, I attended a round table discussion about the tax situation in Montana. I learned a LOT, and I'm anxious to share with you what I learned. What did I learn from Use Your Voice: A Civil Conversation on Tax Policy? I learned how little I actually knew about Montana Tax Policy, the tax code, and how it works! Based on that, and what I learned from our bipartisan panel of experts, here is my official campaign...

A few years ago, but you get the picture! Hello everyone and welcome! It's been a whirlwind week, but thankfully, I have had a few minutes of downtime here and there. Here's this weeks list: ActBlue - I have to admit to all that I have always had an "issue" with donating to politics, and ActBlue is no exception. So, gritting my teeth, I have applied for a fundraising account with them. What I have learned is that even though they do take a small cut, ActBlue is an excellent fundraising...

I spent some time reviewing the recent commission hearing regarding the proposed 40-unit complex at Spring and 8th. While we all agree that Lewistown needs more housing, we have to ask: At what cost to our existing neighborhoods? It was telling that over 40 local residents showed up in opposition, raising valid concerns about historic character and narrow-street congestion, yet the project was moved forward with three major variances. The Double Standard is Real: It’s hard to wrap your head...