Dave is married to his wife, and together they have three children. He has served on the Montana High School Athletic Association, the Montana School Board Association, and the Whitefish School Board.

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Dave owns and operates a chimney maintenance and supply company, Whitefish Chimney Solutions.

Dave Fern

Dave Fern has been a member of the Montana House of Representatives, representing District 5, since 2017. 

Said, "We need expanded relief to residents who suffer under escalated and unaffordable property taxes."

- Said, "We need expanded relief to residents who suffer under escalated and unaffordable property taxes."

Economy

As a member of the Whitefish School Board, helped designed three schools, prioritizing making them safer in the event of a school shooting.

- As a member of the Whitefish School Board, helped designed three schools, prioritizing making them safer in the event of a school shooting.

Public Safety

Supports raising the state’s Medicaid reimbursement rate and expanding regional healthcare services.

- Supports raising the state’s Medicaid reimbursement rate and expanding regional healthcare services.
- Supports access to abortion.

Healthcare

Supports funding school based mental health programs.

- Supports public preschool programs.
- Supports funding school based mental health programs.

Education

As of June 8, 2025, Dave Fern’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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