Jennifer Fielder Explained

Jennifer Fielder
Office:Member of the Montana Public Service Commission
for the 4th district
Term Start:January 2, 2021
Predecessor:Bob Lake
State Senate1:Montana
State1:Montana
District1:7th
Term Start1:January 7, 2013
Term End1:January 4, 2021
Predecessor1:Greg Hinkle
Successor1:Bob Brown
Party:Republican
Spouse:Paul Fielder
Children:2
Alma Mater:Western State College of Colorado
Wenatchee Valley College, Wenatchee, WA
Residence:Thompson Falls, Montana

Jennifer Fielder is an American politician who most recently served as a Republican serving in the Montana Senate.

Political career

Fielder was first elected to the state senate in 2012. At the time she lived in Thompson Falls and represented several counties in northwest Montana, including Sanders, Mineral, and western Missoula. After serving the maximum of two terms, Fielder was succeeded in her position by fellow Republican Bob Brown. She was elected to the Montana Public Service Commission in 2020.[1]

Committees

Fielder has served on the Environmental Quality Council and Water Policy committees in an interim fashion.[2]

Legislative work

Fielder has advocated the transfer of federal public lands to state governments.[3] 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.[4]

Career

Fielder is a former ski instructor and consultant, according to her website.[5]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Our Campaigns - MT Public Service Commission - District 4 Race - Nov 03, 2020.
  2. Web site: JENNIFER FIELDER (R) SD 7 .
  3. Web site: Issues: Federal Lands.
  4. Web site: Update from Senator Fielder - Public Land "Sell Off" myth put to rest . October 20, 2014 .
  5. Web site: Biography .