Ralph Foster

Ralph Foster, 61, born in Ironton, Missouri, has lived in Montana for 40 years, residing in St. Ignatius with his wife Phyllis and their two children. A Christian, he holds an associate degree and studied mortuary science, working as a funeral director. Since 1996, he has co-owned Foster Funeral Home and Crematory in St. Ignatius, a business incorporated under the CSKT, of which his wife is a member. Foster proposes property tax relief by pegging values to purchase prices for families and calls for accountability standards for fund recipients, restricting discretionary spending. He also suggests exploring privatization for failing state-run facilities, believing his understanding of federal, state, and tribal laws makes him an excellent candidate.