I work for you - an update from Senator Fielder

I believe one of the most important aspects of public service is listening to the people I serve and understanding what is important to you. American government derives its just powers from the consent of the governed. At least it is supposed to.

It would be awesome if I could meet everyone in my Senate District, learn each and every name, and hear your own unique story, ideas, and insights. I would like to be able to tell you what I am working on each day and invite you to weigh in. After all, it’s YOUR government, right?

Do you want to know what your public servants are doing beforehand, or find out after the fact? Is there a certain law you want me to vote for or against? Do you have information that would help me understand why I should vote a certain way? If so, how and when do you best communicate it to me? How do I tell you what I am doing?

A newspaper column every two weeks is just the tip of the iceberg. The in-person conversations are, by far, the best. But due to a variety of circumstances, sitting down face to face isn’t always feasible. Whether it be meetings, phone calls, or correspondences, it is really tough to keep up with it all.

For those who use the internet I have been working on a special project to streamline communications and give you a unique inside look at what I do, tips on how the legislature works, and numerous opportunities for you to participate as much or as little as you like.

At www.jenniferfielder.us you’ll find daily updates and photos, election information, voter registration materials, the U.S. & Montana Constitutions, a searchable data base of all Montana State laws, links to the audio and video of legislative proceedings, my background info, extensive information about the issues I am working on, plus a variety of ways to connect with me and tell me what’s on your mind.

You’ll also get a glimpse into my home life, so you can get to know me a bit more personally if you like. I figure the better we know each other, the better we can understand and, hopefully, help each other.

Not everyone is comfortable with the internet yet, but more and more people are coming on line all the time. It really can be an instant and effective communication tool if we use it in that way. If you are able, I hope you’ll help me communicate with you through www.jenniferfielder.us Take the tour, connect with me, see what I do, and tell me what you think.

I look forward to seeing you there -

often!