Special Election for Second Chief of the Peoria Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma Announcement & Candidates

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Special Election Notice and Candidates (PDF)

SPECIAL ELECTION INFORMATION:

The official polling place for the Special Election of Second Chief of the Peoria Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma shall be the Peoria Tribal Administrative offices (118 S Eight Tribes Trail, Miami, Oklahoma 74354). The polling place shall be open from 7:00am to 12:00pm on the day of the election.

You will need a government issued photo ID with your name matching the Tribal roll to vote.

Additionally, our Tribal Programs Specialists and Peoria Trading Post will be available for your assistance after voting.

RESULTS OF BALLOT COUNT:

In a race for office where there are three (3) or more candidates for office, one candidate must receive no less than 50.1% of the total vote to be declared the winner. Failure to do so will result in a run-off election between the two (2) who have received the most votes.

Therefore, as a reminder, the Election Committee shall immediately proceed to call for a run-off election by announcing the time polls will open. Polls for a run-off election, if necessary, will remain open from 1:30pm-3:30pm at the Peoria Tribal Administrative offices (118 S Eight Tribes Trail, Miami, Oklahoma 74354).

The winner and/or notice of a run-off election will be posted in office, on peoriatribe.com, and on our facebook page at facebook.com/peoriatribe.

 

For list of candidates and information click HERE!

 

Official Notice June 10, 2021

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Peoria Tribal Cemetery Grant Funding!

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On June 3, 2021, Stacy Lindsly received notification that the Peoria Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma was awarded $447,262.00 by the National Park Service for the Rehabilitation and Conservation of the Peoria Tribal Cemetery.  It was one of six grants given throughout the county in recognition of the Civil Rights Movement.  This grant was submitted in January and written by Stacy Lindsly, grant writer for the Tribe and Proud Citizen.  Please see the attached Press Release for this grant.

National Park Service awards $2.4 million to help preserve America’s civil rights history – Office of Communications (U.S. National Park Service) (nps.gov)

 

Election Results

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  • Second Chief: Logan Pappenfort
  • Second Councilman: Kara North

Congratulations to Logan Pappenfort, Second Chief, and Kara North, Second Councilman for your re-election to the Peoria Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma Business Committee! The Peoria Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma thanks you for your continued work and dedication to the Tribe. Thank you to all of those who ran for candidacy, as well. Your commitment and pride for your Tribe, the Peoria Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma, does not go unnoticed. We appreciate your time and effort in the 2021 election!

 

#PeoriaProud

Eldercare & Disability Reimbursement Increases to $2,500

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We are proud to announce that the amount able to be reimbursed to Tribal citizens of the Peoria Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma has increased $1,000 for a total reimbursement amount of $2,500 per year! This is great work in protecting our elders and disabled throughout their lives. #PeoriaProud For more information on our Eldercare and Disability Reimbursement program click here!