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HAMILTON, Mont. — Montana Secretary of State Christi Jacobsen visited with students, business owners, community members, and constituents from the Bitterroot Valley this week. Secretary Jacobsen discussed a variety of topics, ranging from record new business creation to election and Land Board updates.
Secretary Jacobsen opened her trip with an invitation to visit with Hamilton High School seniors. The Secretary joined a pair of Hamilton seniors for a fireside chat to discuss the roles and responsibilities of the Secretary of State’s Office, the importance of civic education, and the processes for registering to vote and starting a business.
Students asked additional questions, and Secretary Jacobsen gave every student a copy of the United States and Montana Constitutions.
“Thank you to the students and staff at Hamilton High School for the opportunity to visit and discuss important topics impacting our state and nation,” said Secretary Jacobsen. “It was great to hear directly from the students about topics weighing on their minds, including how they can become more involved in their community and our state.”
Following the visit with students and staff, Secretary Jacobsen joined roughly 50 business owners and local chamber of commerce members for conversations at Nap’s Grill. Secretary Jacobsen and staff visited with the business community members about recent fee reductions and waivers, new business growth in Ravalli County, and how local businesses power the economy in the community.
“It’s important to meet our Montana businesses in their community to hear ideas that we can bring back to Helena,” said Secretary Jacobsen. “It’s clear that the Bitterroot is proud of its local- and family-owned businesses. Relationships in Montana are absolutely everything, and I’m grateful for the opportunity to hear the stories and feedback from our western Montana business neighbors.”
Secretary Jacobsen also participated in an open forum conversation with community members at the Hamilton City Hall Community Center, covering a wide range of topics.
