New GTB Chairman Derek Bailey

Matthew L.M. Fletcher

From Indianz:
Voters of the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians of Michigan elected Derek Bailey as chairman on Wednesday.

Bailey defeated incumbent chairman Robert Kewaygoshkum in a second matchup that was ordered by the tribal court. He won by 70 votes, after losing by 23 votes in a disputed election in May. At 35, Bailey will be the youngest person to serve as chair. The term lasts four years.

Get the Story:
Challenger elected tribal chairperson (The Traverse City Record-Eagle 9/26)

Tribal Court Decision:
Bailey v. GTB Election Board (August 8, 2008)

3 thoughts on “New GTB Chairman Derek Bailey”

  1. Nick Reo September 27, 2008 / 7:17 pm

    WOW- I figured the election wouldn’t actually get overturned. I am glad I checked out TurtleTalk today to get this important news. Never a dull moment in Michigan Indian Country.

  2. Julia October 6, 2008 / 12:35 pm

    Congrats to Derek…
    He really deserves it, he’s very brilliant!!
    But now hard feelings toward Robert Kewaygoshkum!!

  3. Craig W Elhart November 26, 2008 / 12:59 am

    .Dereks efferts have protected the rights of generations to come

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