Beasley Denson - Political Career

Political Career

Miko Denson assumed the responsibilities of the office in 2007 with extensive experience in Tribal government and Tribal industry. He was first elected to the Tribal Council in 1975. During his five terms, he served as both Secretary Treasurer and Vice Chief.

Miko Denson also served on the Choctaw Gaming Commission for two years and was an officer on the National Indian Education Board and the Board of Directors for United Southeastern Tribes. Currently, Miko Denson serves on the Board of the Native American Rights Fund, the oldest and largest nonprofit law firm dedicated to asserting and defending the rights of Native Americans and Tribes and he is Treasurer of the Sovereign Nations Alliance, a political action committee created to further the legislative goals of Indian Country at the federal level.

Miko Denson prides himself on being an open and accessible leader and believes in putting Chahta first. His adherence to this philosophy can be seen across the Reservation. He is passionate about improving life on the Reservation for Tribal members and in his two years as Chief, despite the country’s economic recession, he has made progress reducing the back log of Tribal housing, improving the health care system and upgrading educational facilities.