New Tribal Council Sworn In
12/6/2023 8:07:00 AM - Public Relations

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

DATE: December 5, 2023 

CONTACT:  Erik Rodriguez, Interim Public Relations Director

                       Call 989-775-4059 with any questions.

The Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribal Council Elect was sworn into office today, Tuesday, December 5, 2023 at the December Regular Session Council Meeting. The meeting was held in the entertainment hall inside The Soaring Eagle Casino & Resort. Chief Judge, Michelle Horn administered the Oath of Office to the Council Elect and then opened the floor for nominations for Tribal Chief. Tim Davis was voted in and will serve as the newly elected Chief of the Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe for the 2023-2025 term.

Secret ballots were cast and the following Council Members were elected for the remaining Executive Council positions: Sub-Chief, Lucas Sprague, Secretary, Jennifer Wassegijig and Treasurer, Maia Spotted Tail. Please see the attached results sheet for a breakdown of the executive positions.

Christina Otto was elected to serve as the Sergeant-At-Arms and Alice Jo Ricketts will remain as Tribal Chaplain. Brad Bennett, Samantha Chippeway, Frank Cloutier (District III Representative), David Merrill Jr., Ron Nelson (District II Representative), and Theresa Peters Jackson are the other elected Tribal Council members that will serve alongside the newly seated Executive Council.  

Tribal Chief, Tim Davis shares, “I am honored to be selected to represent SCIT as Tribal Chief. I look forward to working alongside this Council in coming together to find solutions that benefit our Tribal Members and the community as a whole.”

Please contact Erik Rodriguez, Interim Public Relations Director at (989) 775-4059 or at erodriguez@sagchip.org for further information on the announcement.   

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