Solon Moccasin graduated from Hardin High School in 1986 and received his Bachelor’s of Science degree in Business Administration from Montana State University-Billings in 1993.
He is running for Chairman of the Crow Tribe.
Solon is a third generation rancher residing 10 miles southwest of Lodge Grass. He has worked at the Bureau of Indian Affairs in Crow Agency as an irrigation accountant. While working there, he was able to resolve irrigation issues with land owners and maintain an accurate budget.
He worked with youth when he was the director of the Boys and Girls club of the Crow Nation, and he worked with college students as the Adult Vocational Training Coordinator of the Crow Nation.
Solon is running for the office because he believes that he can change the economic situation of the Crow Tribe through education and good government management.
Read more about Solon's platform after the jump...
If elected chairman, some of the issues and initiatives Solon would address include:
- The lack of housing on the Crow reservation. Several families live in one household; many rent off the reservation.
- Protection of civil rights of the Crow people.
- Protection of land rights.
- Protection of water rights.
- Provide health insurance to all enrolled Crow tribal members living on or off the reservation.
- Provide economic opportunities to individuals.
- Provide educational opportunities and financial aid to individuals.
- Utilize current Crow college graduates in their areas of specialty.
- Adopt a Human Resource policies and procedures manual to protect employee rights for those who work for the Crow Tribe.
- Adopt a 401(k) retirement plan for Crow tribal employees.
- Adopt a salary schedule for equality of pay based on qualifications.
- Sustainability of resources for generations to come.
- Develop energy and jobs.
Contact: Solon Moccasin, P.O. Box 504 Crow Agency, Mt 59022
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