Little Shell Tribal Election Results

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By Lindsey Scheetz

Story Published: Mar 13, 2010 at 6:50 PM MST

Story Updated: Mar 15, 2010 at 10:46 AM MST

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GREAT FALLS - The results are in and the Little Shell Chippewa Tribe now has a new set of council-members.

John Gilbert is the tribe’s new chairman. Gerald Gray Junior and Leona Kienenberger were elected first and second chairman. Bob Rudeseal was elected as the tribe’s secretary and treasurer. Alvina Allen, Richard Praenpeau and Clarence Sivertsen were all elected to council positions.

Tribal members say this year's election had the largest turnout in Little Shell history, with more than 500 tribal members participating in the election. Tribal members say now that they've had the election, they're hoping they will be able to reclaim federal stimulus funds.

The tribe is still eligible for $200,000 dollars if they can prove that their financial operations are in order. Officials say it took nearly 6 hours to count all of the ballots.

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sherylann Holt said on Friday, Mar 26 at 10:27 PM

We lost federal recognition? What is the purpose of the BIA? My opinion is they should be dismantled. They cannot even answer a question, They also have no information on anything. What is there purpose?>

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