 “Dave’s a close friend, and I can tell you that Missoula could not have a stronger or more passionate advocate than Dave McAlpin. I signed a ban on smoking in schools and public places, and I don’t think the bill would have ever gotten to my desk had it not been for Dave’s leadership.”
– Montana Governor Brian Schweitzer |
 “He understands the challenges we face in Missoula; and by serving on the Healthcare and Tax Committees, he is a ‘go-to’ Legislator for me.”
– Missoula Mayor John Engen |
“Dave is a statewide leader in the Tobacco Prevention movement, and I know he looks out for the health of all Missoula residents on tobacco and other important public health issues.”
– Mary McCourt, Missoula anti-tobacco advocate and resident of HD 94 |
 “Dave McAlpin understands the issues in our neighborhood. That is why I chose him to get our neighborhood protection bill through the House. Dave was successful. Dave did that job, and I know he will continue to work hard for all of us.”
– State Senator Vicki Cocchiarella |
 “Because of Dave’s leadership on HB 169, we can enforce the law against tax cheats, and Big Tobacco companies are forced to keep payments coming to the State of Montana.”
– Mike McGrath, Attorney General, State of Montana- |
| “When the state tried to delay a grant for the Art Museum, Dave took the lead to stick up for Missoula with the State and Feds. We need to keep Dave fighting for Missoula.” Vivan Brooke, chair of the Missoula Art Museum Capital Campaign. |
“Dave passed two separate bills in 2005 to fund much needed services for victims of domestic violence and better enforce court sentences on the abusers.”
–Montana Domestic Violence Coalition |
