Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation residents will go to the polls on Tuesday, Jan. 12, to choose a council president, council member and treasurer.
Incumbent President Ruben Balderas is seeking a new four-year term as head of the council. He is being challenged by four others including former long-time Vice President Bernadine Burnett and former President Raphael Bear.
Sylvester Jones and Clissene Lewis are also on the ballot for tribal president.
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Fort McDowell tribal election is Tuesday
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Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation residents will go to the polls on Tuesday, Jan. 12, to choose a council president, council member and treasurer.
Incumbent President Ruben Balderas is seeking a new four-year term as head of the council. He is being challenged by four others including former long-time Vice President Bernadine Burnett and former President Raphael Bear.
Sylvester Jones and Clissene Lewis are also on the ballot for tribal president.
There are four people seeking the one council seat available this election. Incumbent Gerald Doka is being challenged by Mona Bakos, Orlando Moreno and Karen Ray.
The treasurer’s post is also on the ballot with long-time incumbent Pamela Mott up for re-election facing a challenge from Derrick Jones.
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