Economic Development
Jobs in a stable, growing economic environment form the base of any successful community and state.
-- We need a tax environment that promotes business growth and that allows families to keep more of what they earn.
-- We need a regulatory environment that promotes local control and allows individuals the opportunity to prosper.
-- While there is no question that health care needs some reform, we must do reform in a manner that
provides quality service, keeps the price affordable, and promotes personal, not government control.
I have founded and served on a variety of local economic development agencies. Since elected, I have concentrated my effort to promote the success of our rural economies. I have developed, drafted and sponsored a significant portion of the Economic Development Legislation.
My motto is “Government leave me and my family alone, leave me and my business alone, leave me and my Church alone, and leave me and my checkbook alone.”
Award and Recognition from Economic Development Groups
Montana Chamber of Commerce
I have four times been awarded the Montana Chamber’s “Champion of Business “award
National Federation of Independent Businesses Business Leadership Council
Montana Contractors
Powerful Effective Private Sector
Llew's Legislative goal is to empower Montana families, small businesses and entrepreneurs by addressing regressive tax policies, eliminating unnecessary regulations, moderating the effects of arbitrary bureaucratic rule making, and reducing frivolous litigation. The creation of high paying jobs and limitless individual opportunity is key to returning Montana to its former greatness. If we work together to solve problems, our state can continue to be a great place to do business and raise a family.
Small Efficient Government Sector
The proper role of government is to serve the people; not to require servitude from the people. Permits must be generated in a timely manner, agency responses must be prompt and courteous, rules must be both business friendly and uniformly applied, most importantly, an attitude of “How can I help you?” must be embraced by public employees. From health care to education, from environmental protections to wildlife management; government’s role must be reduced to those items the private sector can’t do. Government will be expected to prioritize spending and its performance will be measured in terms of efficiency and effectiveness.