Members of the Lheidli T’enneh First Nation have selected their leadership for the next two years, following the general election held on Wednesday, April 9.
Voting took place between 9 a.m. and 8 p.m., with ballots cast for the positions of chief, council, and three seats on the Lands Authority.
Ballot counting concluded early Thursday morning at about 4 a.m.
Dolleen Logan was re-elected as chief, securing 247 votes. Her only opponent was Regina Toth, who received 153 votes.
Eight candidates were elected at-large to the newly expanded council:
- Crystal Gibbs – 248 votes
- Dominic Frederick – 163 votes
- Clayton Pountney – 160 votes
- Kyle McIntosh – 146 votes
- Tasheena Seymour – 139 votes
- Jamie Bird – 131 votes
- Miranda Seymour – 128 votes
- Doug Olson – 123 votes
Only two councillors — Gibbs and McIntosh — are returning. The previous council had only five members.
In the Lands Authority race, the three elected members are:
- Clayton Pountney – 177 votes
- Miranda Seymour – 176 votes
- Jamie Bird – 165 votes
In a statement, Lheidli T’enneh First Nation extended its gratitude to all candidates who ran, and acknowledged their commitment to community service and vision for the First Nation’s future.
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