A new face will represent Tutiyi/Tsalagi Gadugi (Snowbird/Cherokee County) on the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians’ Tribal Council.
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Incumbent Adam Wachacha was the top vote-getter for the two local spots in the Sept. 4 general election – obtaining 213 nods of approval – but Michael Smoker unseated incumbent Bucky Brown to secure the second representative slot. Smoker collected 185 votes to Brown’s 174; Janell Rattler was close behind, with 173.
Elections for the council occur on a two-year cycle; there are 12 spots at the table. This year’s race also included school board races in Birdtown and Wolftown. A total of 5,563 votes were cast in the election.
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Results will be certified during a special council session, which will be held no later than Tuesday, Sept. 30. Inauguration Day is Monday, Oct. 6.
Totals for other races are as follows:
- Kolanvyi (Big Cove): Lavita Hill, 214; Venita K. Wolfe, 168; Perry Shell (incumbent), 132; Richard French, 120.
- Tsisgwohi (Birdtown): Jim Owle, 471; Boyd Owle, 425; Patrick Lambert, 417; Joi Owle, 183.
- Aniwodihi (Painttown): Sean Michael Stamper (incumbent), 273; Shannon Swimmer, 166; Jeff Thompson, 163; Bill Taylor, 109.
- Wayohi (Wolftown): Bo Crowe (incumbent), 505; Mike Parker (incumbent), 328; Joey Owle, 320; Glenn Bradley, 142.
- Elawodi (Yellowhill): David Wolfe (incumbent), 204; Shennelle Feather, 185; Tom Wahnetah (incumbent), 170; Chris Reed, 123.
- Birdtown School Board: Melanie Lambert (incumbent), 416; Gloria “Punkin” Griffin, 355.
- Wolftown School Board: Berdie Toineeta (incumbent), 319; Timmy Ray Smith, 206.