Hertz, McLaughlin on ballot for House District 12
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Greg Hertz and William McLaughlin are running for House District 12.
McLaughlin said he is not actively campaigning for the seat.
Incumbent Hertz is the president and CEO of Moody’s Market Inc, which operates retail grocery stores. Stores include Polson Super 1; Harvest Foods in Ronan, Lolo, Thompson Falls and St. Maries, Idaho; and Blacktail Grocery in Lakeside.
Hertz, 59, has lived in Lake County since 1959. He was born in Malta. He has been married to Kate for 36 years. The couple have three children.
“My service in the 2013 legislative session has given me the experience to further reform our government and protect the freedoms of the citizens of Montana,” Hertz said. “Growing up, raising a family, and operating a business in Lake County has provided me with an understanding of the issues facing my constituents.”
Hertz said the economy, property taxes, and water rights issues were most important to him.
“The poor job market and struggling economy is not only an issue facing our district, but many people across Montana, especially Western Montana,” Hertz said. “In order to encourage new jobs in Montana we need to further reduce our workers compensation rates, ensure our tax policies are fair and competitive, address tort reform, seek responsible development of our natural resources, make sure we have a strong, locally controlled public education system, and push back against the burden of an increasingly powerful and intrusive federal government.”
Property taxes have become “too onerous,” according to Hertz.
“We need to reform our property reappraisal system and make fair and equitable reductions in our state property taxes,” Hertz said.
The ongoing water rights conflicts are also a priority for Hertz.
“Many Lake County residents rely on our water rights in order to operate businesses, create jobs, feed our nation, and continue our way of life,” Hertz said. “We need a water compact with the CSKT that is fair to all parties, respects private property rights, and doesn’t leave our farmers and ranchers high and dry.”
