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Missoula legislators: Proud of community

April 19, 2020 /

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n a crisis, leaders emerge, and strong communities unite. Despite the pandemic crippling much of the world, we are thankful for our elected leaders, and the generosity, resourcefulness and compassion of our community. We thank Governor Bullock for his leadership and proactive approach to reduce the spread of COVID-19.

In Montana, it is easy to think we are isolated from problems that face more densely populated states and cities. The reality is we are more connected than we sometimes care to admit. The governor’s early acceptance of methods to reduce the spread are saving lives and resources. The sacrifices we are making are proactive, and when we get through this, it may seem like we over-reacted. That is what a successful outcome will look like. Day to day, we have to remind ourselves and each other that these preventative measures are working.

This opinion is signed by the following Missoula-area Democratic state legislators: Rep. Connie Keogh, Rep. Marilyn Marler, Rep. Shane Morigeau, Rep. Marilyn Ryan, Rep. Andrea Olsen, Rep. Katie Sullivan, Rep. Kim Dudik, Rep. Tom Winter, Rep. Willis Curdy, Sen. Dick Barrett, Sen. Diane Sands, Sen. Sue Malek, Sen. Bryce Bennett and Sen. Nate McConnell.

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