South Okanagan
Louie re-elected as Chief
Clarence Louie has been re-elected as Chief of the Oliver Indian Band for his 11th term.
He defeated challenger Alex Louie by a vote of 192 - 43.
“The new OIB Chief and Council has very experienced leadership as all have served on Council before and will continue to work towards making our First Nation one of the countries most progressive," says Louie.
There were also five councillors elected, including three incumbents:
Yvonne Weinert 157
Ronny McGinnis 130 x
Tony Baptiste 118 x
Theresa Gabriel 121 x
Sandra Falkus 94
Charlotte Stringham 88 x
Leona Baptiste 83
Ramona Bent 78
Terry Baptiste 66
Mike Gallagher 51
Raylene Baptiste 48
Darlene George 32
Pauline George 26
(x) indicates the four incumbents – one seat was added to this election due to a population increase.
Councillor Ronny McGinnis says “Congratulations to the newly elected council I look forward to working with all of you to serve our community for the next 2 years.”
- - With files from the Oliver Daily News
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