Four emerge from Puyallup Tribal Council primaries

The Puyallup Tribe of Indians held its primary elections on April 22 for two open seats on the Puyallup Tribal Council. From a field of 14 candidates, four emerged to move on to the general election on June 10. With 923 tribal members casting their votes, this was a record turnout for a Puyallup Tribal Council primary.

Among the candidates that will move on to the general elections are two incumbents: Tim Reynon (who received 326 votes) and Marguerite “Maggie” Edwards (233 votes). Facing off with them will be newcomers James “Jim Jim” Rideout (305 votes) and Monica Miller (214 votes).

Having served 18 years on the Puyallup Tribal Council, Edwards brings her seasoned experience and viewpoints to the mix of candidates. She also brings her years as a tribal court judge and code writer. Edwards feels that her long-term commitment to her Tribe will bode well for her in the general election, as it did in the primaries.

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