Well, here we are nearly at the end of another election season, and I must say that this has been one of the most unusual elections I have seen. At first I truly thought it would end up being a bloody battlefield because of who the encumbents are and the amount of discord between them; but, fortunately, it didn't happen and I'm very glad for that.
Although I don't have any idea who might succeed this year, I can only hope that people have listened to my point of view and support my desire to work on behalf of the membership. I made no promises except that I would never lie to anyone and would do my best to make sure the membership is kept informed much better than they are now.
I also stated that I felt some of the Ordinances needed to be updated and revised, putting language in them that would hold Council members accountable for their travel, personnal leave, etc. This is one way, and perhaps the only way, to do this without causing more tension and strife between Council members and ensuring the membership has the opportunity to provide comments and input before the Ordinances are finalized.
Regardless of what happens this Saturday, I thank the membership for their support of my position on various issues and I have appreciated the opportunity to speak with many Tribal members across the country. I also thank all those who have stated they were voting for me. Knowing this makes all the work worthwhile and I can't put into words how much I appreciate it.
Whomever is elected, I truly hope that they will do their best to work for the entire membership and leave their personal agendas at home; I know that if I'm lucky enough to succeed, I will.
Whatever happens, thank you everyone and who knows, if I don't succeed this time, there is always next year.
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