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Cowlitz Indian Tribe leader Bill Iyall last week stepped down from his role as general council chairman and chief operating officer, citing COVID-19 as a major factor in the decision.
Iyall, 73, said in a video announcement on the tribe's Facebook page that he has a heart condition that requires extra caution and for him to stay home as much as possible during the pandemic. He said he's "ready for a break" but added that stepping down was a difficult decision.
"It has been an honor to serve as chairman during a time of growth and resurgence of the Cowlitz people during the past 12 years," he wrote in a statement. "I have lived weekdays in my travel trailer in Castle Rock to be closer to the tribal government office, and I can now focus on my health and my family at home for the remainder of the pandemic."
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