My campaign is all about freedom and prosperity. Out-of-control government spending is "killin' us". High spending mean high taxes, and both curtail job growth and prosperity. Isn't it time we got our fiscal houses in order? As a retired entrepreneur and business manager, I offer the skills and experience needed to make government smaller and more efficient.
I am a long-time resident so I know your neighborhood and your interests. We have lived on Bear Canyon Road, Mt. Ellis Lane, Star Lane, East Frontage Road and Rain Roper Drive, all in House District 63.
I am willing to listen to and serve you. I've served as a leader in Boy Scouts, a CAP Mentor in the schools, on the Governor's Council on Families, in Habitat for Humanity, Family Promise, and Sunday School, and on the Bozeman Board of Adjustment.
Born in Sheridan, MT, we've also lived in these Montana Towns; Arlee, Baker, Deer Lodge, Billings, Belgrade, Whitewater. Montana is a great state whose prospects can be improved.
I graduated from Bozeman High in 1972 and MSU in 1982 and am married with four children and two grandchildren.
I look forward to meeting you on your doorstep. I'm asking for your vote! It's about your freedom and your prosperity.
Tom Burnett
Paid for by Tom Burnett for Legislature, 4143 Rain Roper Drive, Bozeman, MT 59715. Russ Nelson, Treasurer. Republican.
Questions I Always Ask
How much will it cost?
For how long? (When will it “sunset”?)
Who pays?
Who benefits?
Is the person paying the same as the person benefiting? (This tests for application of the user pays principle.)
Is there any subsidy to the rich or the middle class?
How are marriages and families affected?
Are we creating a class of dependents?
Will the bureaucracy grow? New employees? New funds? New offices? New tasks assigned them?
Is it constitutional?
Is it in harmony with the principles of the great American founding?
What are the possible unintended consequences?
Is it right?
Is there a voluntary, market, non-coercive solution instead of a centralized, regulatory, statist solution?
Are we sure a problem exists?
Who is driving the agenda?
Is this within the scope of “limited government”?
Who is fishing for a public relations advantage?
When will this meeting end?
