Jonathan Windy Boy

Jonathan Windy Boy (born August 28, 1958) is an American politician, currently serving as a member of the Montana Legislature. As of 2017, he serves as Representative from District 32. From 2008 to 2016, he served in the Montana Senate.

Jonathan Windy Boy
Member of the Montana Senate
from the 16th district
In office
January 7, 2008 (2008-Jan-07) – 2016
Preceded byFrank Smith
Succeeded byFrank Smith
Member of the Montana House of Representatives
from the 32nd district
Assumed office
2017
Preceded byJoe Balyeat
Succeeded byTony Belcourt
Preceded byG. Bruce Meyers
Personal details
Born (1958-08-28) August 28, 1958
Fort Belknap, Montana
Political partyDemocratic
ChildrenOne Daughter, One Son
ResidenceBox Elder, Montana
Alma materNorthern Montana University
ProfessionBusiness Owner

Career

In 2002, Windy Boy was elected to the Montana House of Representatives, representing House District 32. He has been a member of the Tribal Council of the Chippewa Cree Tribe since 1999. He was elected Chippewa Cree Tribe Vice-Chairman from 2008 to 2010.

In 2011, he opposed changing Montana law to revoke the drivers license of any teenager caught in possession of alcohol, but agreed that any teenager with a DUI should be banned from holding a driver's license until age 18.[1]

In 2012, he endorsed a Republican candidate, Sandy Welch, for State Superintendent of Education.[2]

In 2013, he introduced Montana Senate bill 342, which allocates $2 million for a Montana Indian Language Preservation Pilot Program, which will "provide funding to Montana’s eight tribes to develop materials to keep their languages alive for future generations."[3][4]

Personal life

Born and raised in Box Elder, Montana, he is married and has two children. He is known as a traditional dancer, and has worked in oil field exploration, and as a drug and alcohol prevention speaker.[5]

References
  1. John Kelleher (2011-01-24). "Windy Boy opposes MIP drivers license sanctions". Havre Daily News. Havre, MT. Archived from the original on 2013-04-11. Retrieved 2013-03-04.
  2. Tim Leeds (2012-09-27). "Windy Boy endorses Republican Welch in superintendent race". Havre Daily News. Havre, MT. Archived from the original on 2013-04-11. Retrieved 2013-03-04.
  3. Wipf, Briana (2013-07-01). "Bill aids efforts to save native dialects". Great Falls Tribune. Retrieved 2013-07-03.
  4. Mike Dennison (2013-02-27). "Senate advances bill to help preserve Native American languages". Independent Record. Helena, MT. Retrieved 2013-03-04.
  5. "Jonathan Windy Boy (D)". Billings Gazette. 2012-05-26. Retrieved 2013-03-04.
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