Solon Moccasin runs for chairman, pledges to address economy

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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