Douglas Cordier
Douglas E. Cordier is an American politician and educator who served a single term in the Montana House of Representatives, representing the 3rd legislative district of Montana from 2007 to 2009 as a Democrat.
Early life and education
Cordier was born in Missoula, Montana on December 6, 1953. He attended the University of Montana, graduating with a Bachelor of Arts in 1976. Cordier subsequently attended Northern Montana College, graduating with a Master of Arts in 1989.Career
Prior to serving the Montana Legislature, Cordier was a teacher at Columbia Falls Junior High School from 1982 to 1992. In 1992, he began working as a counselor at Columbia Falls High School.Cordier has also served as a board member of the Columbia Falls Chamber of Commerce and the Samaritan House Homeless Shelter. Additionally, Cordier has served as a member of the Montana Education Association, and as president of the Wildcat Athletic Endowment Association.
2006 election
In 2006, Cordier was elected to a single term in the Montana House of Representatives to represent the 3rd legislative district of Montana as a Democrat. He won the Democratic primary with over 84% of the vote and the general election with just over 50% of the vote. Cordier was endorsed by John Parker, a candidate for Montana Attorney General in 2008.During his time in office, Cordier served on the following standing committees.
- Judiciary
- Education
- Fish, Wildlife and Parks
Political positions
In 2007, Cordier received ratings of 100 or 100% from the following organizations.- Montana Education Association-Montana Federation of Teachers
- Montana Conservation Voters
- Northern Plains Resource Council
- AFL-CIO - Montana
- Montana Public Employees Association
Personal life
Cordier currently resides in Columbia Falls, Montana. He is married to Char Cordier, with whom he had one child.Cordier is a member of the Knights of Columbus.