The turnout represents 39% of the 848 tribal members eligible to vote.
Cluff was the only candidate for vice chairwoman.Īccording to Lori Potter, the tribe’s public affairs director, 333 tribal members participated in the balloting that took place in the tribe’s community center.
The other candidates in the general election were Jonathan Valledares, Heshima D. In a separate vote held after the general election, Cluff won reelection as council vice chairwoman. Latoya Cluff, the council vice chairwoman, and Matthew Pearson, the secretary, both won a third three-year term on the seven-member council. Mashantucket ― Two Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Council members were reelected Sunday in voting among tribal members, the tribe announced.
