Conrad Anker: Education is a strong investment choice

The current economic climate has us, as citizens of Bozeman, focused on jobs. Jobs are an indication of a vibrant economy and where we are as a community. Jobs, as economic metric, equate to growth, but moreover they mean stable families, happy people and a healthy community.

Montana state legislators are continually looking to create new jobs and retain existing jobs. Coupled with the goal of reducing government spending, the 62nd legislative session has a pretty tall order. By my estimation, job creation requires an investment, from citizens, businesses and government.

As citizens, we have the opportunity to make our will known that we support job creation at the ballot. The elementary and high school fund levy on May 3 is specifically an investment in our children and, by extension, about jobs. One may wonder, what is the connection between jobs and education?

Conrad Anker

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