Ballotpedia: Mike Fox

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Mike graduated from Harlem High School and attended Eastern Montana College, He resides in Hays, Montana. He serves as a member of the Fort Belknap Tribal Council and was the Chair of Island Mountain Development Group.

Mike previously on the served in the United States Coast Guard and the Montana National Guard. He also served in tribal law enforcement.

Mike Fox currently serves as a Montana State Senator representing District 16. He was elected in 2020 and has served one term.

Serves on the Business. Labor, and Economic Affairs Committee.

Advocated for economic growth in rural parts of Montana.

- Serves on the Business. Labor, and Economic Affairs Committee.
- Advocated for economic growth in rural parts of Montana.

Economy

Serves as the Vice Chair of the Fish and Game Committee.

- Serves as the Vice Chair of the Fish and Game Committee.

Energy & the Environment

As of September 17, 2024, Mike Fox did not have a website or any information online.

Healthcare

Wanted to address drug use in tribal reservations.

Opposed "the shortage and the shortcomings of the federal government to provide law enforcement services to the reservations."

- Wanted to address drug use in tribal reservations.
- Opposed "the shortage and the shortcomings of the federal government to provide law enforcement services to the reservations."

Public Safety

Advocated for increased tribal participation in the state government.

- Advocated for increased tribal participation in the state government.

Voting & Elections

Education

Mike Fox

- Your State Representative participates in the legislative process at the state level. They are one of 100 members of the Montana House of Representatives. The Montana House of Representatives is the lower house of the Montana State Legislature (the state's lawmaking body).
- Your State Representative drafts laws, approves budgets, has oversight of the state executive branch, and debates and votes on proposed laws.
- In addition to drafting and voting on bills, your State Representative can serve on committees. This is important because many bills can be stalled in committee, preventing them making it to a vote.
- Your State Representative is responsible for representing your interests. They also are responsible for helping you navigate the state's services and bringing back resources to your district.
- State Representatives are elected to a 2-year term. Individuals can serve no more than 8 years in a 16-year period.