Cook, Johnson, Stately, Thunder and Reynolds sworn in - P19

On Tuesday, August 12, 2014, the Red Lake Tribal Council held their Regular Meeting at the Red Lake Humanities Center. Their first order of business was the swearing in of all remaining winners of the July 2014 Red Lake Tribal Run-Off Elections.

In those Run-Off Elections, Don Cook was re-elected for another term as Tribal Secretary, defeating challenger Sam Strong by a difference of 138 votes, 1464 to 1326.

Annette Johnson was elected at Red Lake's new Tribal Treasurer, defeating Glenda Martin by 139 votes, 1466 to 1327.

The Little Rock District also has a new Representative, Charles Reynolds, who narrowly defeated Adrian Beaulieu by 22 votes, 261 to 239. Incumbent William "Billy" Green did not seek reelection.

Roman "Ducker" Stately was re-elected as Red Lake Representative, defeating Robert Smith by 133 votes, 636 to 483.

Julius "Toady" Thunder was also re-elected as Redby Representative, defeating challenger and former Redby Representative Thomas "Jambi" Westbrook by 128 votes, 414 to 286.

All newly elected officers and representatives were sworn in, followed by honor songs, speeches, presentations and an inaugural feast.

A Special Election is also scheduled for Wednesday, September 17, 2014 to fill the unexpired term of former Red Lake Representative Donald "Dude" May, who passed away on March 8th of this year.

Until that time, Red Lake is now the only District not represented by two representatives.

This Special Election is for a 2-year term of office. Filing began on July 4, 2014 and ended on Saturday, July 19, 2014.

Those filing were Donald Desjarlait, Deanna Lasley, Arlen Lussier, Jr., Lee Lussier, Clem May, Robert Smith, Cherilyn Spears and Julie Stately.