John Morrin
The 2010 general election for the Grand Portage Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Reservation Tribal Council
RTC) was held Tuesday, June 8. Incumbent Councilman John Morrin was re-elected with 86 votes or 53.09% of the vote.
His challenger, Earl Johnson, received 76 votes or 46.91% of the vote.
Not on the ballot was Robert “Rob” Hull who won the primary election for a vacant RTC seat in March 2010. Because Hull received over 50% of the vote, he immediately won the vacant RTC councilman seat. Hull will be assuming a four-year term, which is currently being completed by councilwoman Lorraine Wipson, who had decided not to run again.
Election Judge Mary Ann Gagnon oversaw the June election at the Grand Portage Community Building. She was assisted by Clerk Cathy Conrad, Teller Lisa Dahmen and Alternate Dana Logan.
Grand Portage is on the site of one of the earliest Ojibwa settlements in Minnesota.
The Grand Portage Reservation Tribal Council is the governing body of the reservation. The enrolled members of the Grand Portage Band of Lake Superior Chippewa elect the tribal council officers. The council oversees health care, social services, education, jobs, housing, public safety, and more.
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