Jennifer Fielder
Jennifer Fielder | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Montana Senate from the 7th district | |
| Assumed office January 2013 | |
| Preceded by | Greg Hinkle |
| Succeeded by | Bob Brown (elect) |
| Personal details | |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Paul Fielder |
| Children | 2 |
| Residence | Thompson Falls, Montana |
| Alma mater | Western State College of Colorado Wenatchee Valley College, Wenatchee, WA |
Jennifer Fielder is a Republican serving in the Montana Senate, first elected in 2012. Based in Thompson Falls, she represents several counties in northwest Montana, including Sanders, Mineral, and western Missoula.
Committees
Fielder has served on the Environmental Quality Council and Water Policy committees in an interim fashion.[1]
Legislative work
Fielder has advocated the transfer of federal public lands to state governments.[2] While some organizations see the transfer as paving the way for a sell off of public lands, Fielder says it is simply intended to provide better public access.[3]
Financial backers
Fielder has accepted donations from Farris Wilks, one of the founders of Frac Tech Services.[4] The oil and gas industry is among the top sources of contributions to her campaign, according to Follow the Money.[5]
Career
Fielder is a former ski instructor and consultant, according to her website.[6]
External links
References
- ^ "JENNIFER FIELDER (R) SD 7".
- ^ "Issues: Federal Lands".
- ^ "Update from Senator Fielder - Public Land "Sell Off" myth put to rest".
- ^ Montgomery, Peter (June 12, 2014). "The Wilks Brothers: Fracking Sugar Daddies For The Far Right". Right Wing Watch.
- ^ "FIELDER, JENNIFER". Follow The Money.
- ^ "Biography".
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