Where I Stand

Property tax relief

Montanans shouldn't be taxed out of homes they already own. When home values climb, your tax bill shouldn't automatically climb with them.

I have a detailed plan to slow the growth of property taxes, make local governments justify every increase, and return surplus dollars to the taxpayers who paid them. The details matter, and so do your questions, so I'd rather walk you through it in person than on a web page.

Call me at (406) 431-2542, email john@looneyformontana.com, or ask me when I knock on your door.

Taxes should be minimal, fair, and never used to redistribute wealth. When government has a surplus, that money should go back to taxpayers. I oppose a statewide sales tax.

Judicial reform

Our justice system must put victims first, and it must be fair, transparent, and accountable to the people it serves. I've seen it from the inside: in detention with the Lewis and Clark County Sheriff's Office, in the Justice Court, and in Montana courtrooms every week since.

Victims come first. Victims should be informed and heard at every stage, especially when the accused is released.

Judges, not algorithms. Decisions about who is released before trial should be made by judges weighing the facts of each case, not by computer risk scores.

Open the books. Montanans deserve to see how the system performs: release decisions, missed court dates, and repeat offenses. Public data lets voters judge the courts for themselves.

I'm glad to talk through the details in person. Call me at (406) 431-2542 or ask when I knock on your door.

Education freedom

Parents—not government—should decide how their children are educated. I support school choice, homeschooling families, and curriculum transparency. As a homeschooling father of six, I understand firsthand the importance of parental rights in education.

Property rights & housing

Private property ownership is a fundamental right. I will fight to remove regulatory barriers to affordable housing while protecting property owners from government overreach through zoning and eminent domain abuse.

Second Amendment

I will defend our God-given right to keep and bear arms without compromise. I oppose any firearm registry, gun buy-back programs, and so-called "gun free zones" that leave law-abiding citizens defenseless.

Protecting Montana's way of life

Our public lands must remain accessible for hunting, fishing, and recreation. I support state management of our lands and responsible stewardship. I believe in the sanctity of life and will defend the traditional family as the foundation of our community.