Members of the Grand Portage Band of Lake Superior Chippewa went to the polls Tuesday, June 10, 2014 to vote for three Grand Portage Reservation Tribal Council seats—secretary/ treasurer, committeeperson I and committeeperson II. The votes have been counted and all of the races were very close.
Running for secretary/ treasurer were incumbent April (Clearwater Day) McCormick and former secretary/treasurer Dennis B. Morrison. Morrison won the seat with 55.15 percent of the vote to McCormick’s 44.85 percent.
Morrison issued a statement to the community, thanking Grand Portage band members for their votes. Morrison wrote, “I take my election to mean that our people want a greater improvement of the policies and practices of our government. I ask for your continued support and prayers as our tribal council goes about the huge task of governing.”
For the committeeperson I seat, the candidates were Rob Hull and Amber Porter. Hull won the committeeperson seat I with 52.15 percent of the vote to Porter’s 47.40 percent.
Candidates for the committeeperson II seat are incumbent John Morrin and former committeeperson William “Bill” Myers. Morrin narrowly defeated Myers with 50.62 percent of the vote to Myers’ 49.38 percent.
The election was held in accordance with the ordinances of the Minnesota Chippewa Tribe. Overseeing the elections were Judge Gale Carlson, Clerk Marilyn Bowles, Teller Lisa Brickman, and Alternate Bobby Deschampe.
The Grand Portage Reservation Tribal Council is the governing body of Grand Portage. The enrolled members of the band elect the tribal council officers. The council oversees health care, social services, education, jobs, housing, public safety, and more.
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