Jonathan Windy Boy

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Jonathan Windy Boy
Montana State Senate District 16
Incumbent
Assumed office 2008
Current term ends 2012
Political party	Democratic
Profession	Legislator
Website	Senate website

Jonathan Windy Boy (b. August 28, 1958) is a Democratic member of the Montana Senate, representing District 16.

Education

Windy Boy attended Northern Montana University. He went on to receive his Associate Degree in Telecommunications from Southwest Indian Polytechnical Institute in 1980.

Professional experience

Windy Boy is a Guest Columnist for Indian Country Today. He has also worked as a Grass Dancer.

Political experience

Windy Boy has served on the Tribal Council for the Chippewa-Cree Tribe from 1999 to the present. He also served in the Montana State House of Reperesentatives from 2002 to 2008. He joined the Montana State Senate in 2008. He has served in that position since, representing the 16th district.

Committee membership

• Business, Labor, and Economic Affairs Committee, Montana Senate
• Highways and Transportation Committee, Montana Senate
• State Administration Committee, Montana Senate

Personal life

Windy Boy is married.

External links

• Official Montana State Senate website
• Project Vote Smart biography
• Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002

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