LETTER: Montana Realtors group backs Gianforte

As the chief executive of the largest trade organization in the state, the Montana Realtors, I am concerned about the future of our state and nation.

One of the reasons why I think we are off track on many economic issues, is our leaders have never had to make a payroll. Ultimately, they have grown tone deaf to the needs of the small business owner.

One leader who could change this trend is Greg Gianforte. Greg is a business owner who knows the unique challenges that we face. He has grown a business from a spare bedroom in his Bozeman home into an economic driving force in the state.

It is time to return the Treasure State over to someone that has the experience and a plan to get us back on track. Gianforte is the type of servant leader who can keep government off our backs and out of our wallets.

Our future depends on job creation and wage growth. That is why the Montana Realtors have endorsed Greg Gianforte. He is the right man at the right time to help keep us safe and build a stronger economic future. —Taylor Oldroyd, Helena, CEO, Montana Association of Realtors