Buffey Bourassa

Housing Collaborate on housing, public safety, health, environmental stewardship, and economic development. Taxes / Budget Strengthen financial oversight and fiscal responsibility. Criminal Justice / Public Safety Fully support law enforcement, fire services, and emergency responders with staffing, training, and equipment. Criminal Justice / Public Safety Expand mental health, substance-use recovery, and reentry services as part of public safety. Economy Streamline county permitting and licensing so small businesses can open, expand, and hire faster. Criminal Justice / Public Safety Strengthen prevention programs that reduce repeat offenses and improve community safety. Economy Support locally owned businesses, family farms, ranchers, trades, and cooperatives—not just outside developers. Housing I’ll push for affordable and workforce housing by streamlining County processes, supporting mixed-income projects, and using outside funding to move projects from plans to building. Education I’ll advocate for college partnerships, certificates, and remote learning so students don’t have to leave home to build skills and start careers. Civil Rights Respect Tribal sovereignty while building shared solutions. Economy Prioritize living-wage job creation tied to local needs (healthcare, construction, forestry, fire mitigation, renewable energy). Criminal Justice / Public Safety Improve coordination between law enforcement, health services, and community providers.