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Michele lives in the East Helena area with her husband and children. She graduated from Loyola Sacred Heart High School and the University of Montana's law school.

Michele is a tax attorney who began her career in public service with the Department of Revenue.

Michele R. Crepeau's campaign for state representative is her first entry into politics.

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Said, "As your House Representative I intend to do everything I can to reduce your property tax burden. ..."

Supports funding essential services and government transparency, advocates for fiscal responsibility, and calls for tax system reform when revenues exceed necessary levels, leveraging their education and experience.

Believes that Montana's property tax system, while generally effective, requires adjustments to mill levies and assessed values when property prices surge, to prevent overtaxation and government excess.

- Wants to reduce property taxes.
- Supports funding essential services and government transparency, advocates for fiscal responsibility, and calls for tax system reform when revenues exceed necessary levels, leveraging their education and experience.
- Believes that Montana's property tax system, while generally effective, requires adjustments to mill levies and assessed values when property prices surge, to prevent overtaxation and government excess.

Economy

Said, "Whether that’s acquiring land, conservation easements, or roads that open the way to landlocked public lands; ... or ensuring a clean and healthy environment for generations to come. As your Representative, I will work hard to make your public lands accessible to you."

Wants to assure that public lands remain accessible.

- Wants to assure that public lands remain accessible.

Energy & the Environment

As of September 17, 2024, Michele R. Crepeau’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Michele R. Crepeau

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