New chief elected for Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe
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Frank Cloutier is elected as the Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribal Chief on Dec. 1.
Frank Cloutier, former public relations director for the Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe, was voted as Chief on Dec. 1.
The Tribal Council Elect was sworn in today at the December General Council Meeting. Cloutier replaced Steve Pego, who was elected in 2013.
"It is truly an honor to be selected to serve as Tribal Chief for my Anishnaabe Tribal community," Cloutier said in a press release. "I will do everything in my power to ensure we all collectively work for what is in the best interest of the Tribe."
Judge Patrick Shannon administered the Oath of Office to each Tribal Council Member before opening the floor for Chief nominations. Secret ballots were cast at the meeting. Four people were elected to make up positions in the Executive Tribal Council.
