Background
Montoya, Joseph B. was born on April 30, 1939 in Rocky Ford, Colorado, United States. Son of Joseph Sacramento and Rosalia Maria (Santisteban) Montoya.
Montoya, Joseph B. was born on April 30, 1939 in Rocky Ford, Colorado, United States. Son of Joseph Sacramento and Rosalia Maria (Santisteban) Montoya.
Associate of Arts, Mount San Antonio College. Bachelor, University of California at Los Angeles.
Member City Council, LaPuente, California, 1968—1970, mayor, 1970—1972. Member California Assembly, 1972—1978, California Senate, since 1978. Member presidential commission United States Court Appeals (9th circuit), 1978—1980.
Board directors, trustee Walter Kaitz Foundation, Crippled Children's Society. Served with United States Air Force, 1957-1961.
Married Pilar Gonzalez Montoya, March 19, 1960. Children: Cristina, Pilar, Joseph III, Marisa.