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Les Houck
Hi, my name is Les
Houck. I am the son
of De Walt and Arvella
(Hudson) Houck. I
was born in McMin
nville on Dec. 5, 1945.
I attended Agency
School until 7th grade
and finished elemen
tary and high school in
Brookings, Oregon. I
then moved to Eugene
to attend Lane Com
munity College and
majored in accounting and computer programming.
My employment history includes:
Program director for Indians Title III 303 com
prehensive training and employment act.
Program director for Indian Program on alco
hol and drug awareness at a detox and residential
center.
Heavy equipment operator for Wildish Sand
and Gravel in Eugene 25 years of progressive
responsibility in the construction industry.
Other related experiences:
Former Tribal Council member.
Advisor to Lane County's Equal Opportunity
Commission.
Director of the Chicano Native American
Affairs Center.
Assisted Robert Bojercas on American Indian
Policy Review Commission.
In seeking your support for election to Council, I
would like you to know that my focus would be on
health and wellness programs for the Elders, health
and education for our children, housing, and ac
countability for Council members and Tribal staff.
It is so very important for the Tribe to continue
diversification, so that future generations will have
something to cover existing programs. Should ca
sino revenue ever fail to cover those needs, I would
urge the voting membership to carefully consider
the candidates for Tribal Council. Choose those
whom you feel capable of handling all aspects of
Tribal business on a fair and impartial basis. Re
member, these are the people you choose to control
all Tribal programs and operations. They in fact
have a great influence on the future of the Tribe.
In closing I would be honored to serve every mem
ber should I be elected. I would do my best to treat
every member with fairness and respect, so that
the Tribe will continue to prosper for generations to
come. May you walk in Indian Pride and beauty
my tillcum. B
Shelley Hanson
TRIBAL COUNCIL
ELEcanowicoo
Diana George
Ed Pearsall
Rick McKnight
Bob Mercier
Tom Leno
Cheryle Kennedy
Margaret Provost
Leona Jeffers
Eugene LaBonte
Mark Mercier
Les Houck
Shelley Hanson
Wesley West
Lottie Child
Val Grout
Albert Jeffers
Marcia Bolton
Tim Holmes
Jan Reibach
Claudette Parazoo
Loren Holmes
Steve Rife
Leon "Chips" Tom
Hello fellow Tribal
members. My name
is Shelley Hanson.
Gertrude Mercier, the
little girl in the casino
statue, is my great
grandmother. My
maternal grandpar
ents are Frank and
Marion Forster; my
parents are Wayne
and Sharon Hanson. I
am passionate about
the Tribe and it's ac
tivities. Our growth has been phenomenal and
something I am proud of.
As you look at Tribal Council candidates, it's im
portant to look at the experience and ability of each
candidate, as well as the beliefs and values that we
contribute to the Tribal community. Here are some
of the ideals that I represent, as well as my qualifi
cations for office.
Values and ideals:
Communication with members. I have par
ticipated in the community forums where members
have an opportunity to give direct feedback to the
Tribal Council on future programs and services.
The Smoke Signals is an effective communication
tool, and something we can all be proud of. As tech
nology changes, there are new, innovative ways to
communicate as a community. If elected, I would
like to look at ways that we as a community can
better understand and use technology to communi
cate and share ideas.
Long-term financial strength for our Tribe.
Our current per capita payments are successful.
They contribute to Tribal households while allow
ing our Tribal government to build up investment
funds to ensure long-term financial stability. I want
to see this balance of services and savings continue.
Making a contribution to our Tribal commu
nity. I have been involved in committees and task
forces that affect: housing, health services, educa
tion as well as the pow-wow. Each of us has an
opportunity to guide our Tribal future and I would
like to see those opportunities remain.
Offering programs that allow each of us as
Tribal members to chart our personal course of suc
cess. Whether it is education or housing assistance,
I want to ensure that we have flexible programs
that meet the needs of the majority of our Tribal
membership.
Education for all ages. From pre-school through
higher education, I want to see Grand Ronde Tribal
members have access to any type of educational
program that allows them to become the "best and
the brightest" or pursue a hobby or dream that could
some day become a life-sustaining career.
Accountability in Tribal government. As em
ployees working for a company or agency we have
some accountability, and as Tribal Council mem
bers we should too. The Tribal Council Ethics Or
dinance ensures that Council members do not use
or abuse their position. This is an important pro
cess to ensure that each elected official does hisher
job in an effective manner. If elected, I support this
ordinance and the processes outlined within it.
My qualifications for office:
Education I have a Master's degree in busi
ness as well as two undergraduate degrees. When I
talk about believing in Education, it is because I
have used our systems and see the value of educa
tion. Experience I have been an employee of the
Tribe for over 13 years in Accounting, Small Busi
ness, and now at Spirit Mountain Development Cor
poration. I understand the nature of the decisions
that our Tribal Council faces, and feel capable of
making informed decisions.
Leadership My experience includes business
management, business ownership, as well as pub
lic speaking and teaching. This experience has
continued
taught me the value of communication in the decision-making
process. I see our Tribal members feel
ing left out of decisions. If elected, I will explore
new ways of involving Tribal members in decisions
affecting their future.
Please feel free to contact me at (503) 361-2588 or
via e-mail: shansonwvi.com
Marcia Bolton
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Fellow Tribal mem
bers, let me introduce
myself. My name is
Marcia A. Bolton. My
father is William L.
Rife and my grand
mother was Alice
Jeffers.
I would like to ex
plain why I'm am run
ning for Council. Two
primary motives focus
on issues surrounding
health and education
and the distribution of Tribal funds.
Concerns have been voiced on a widespread basis
among Tribal members regarding the last Grand
Ronde General Council meeting. Many have ques
tioned the way the money was going to be spent. It
is very difficult to justify spending limited funds on
rumble strips instead of addressing the urgent medi
cal needs (such as braces for children) of Tribal mem
bers. There is also a large degree of mistrust towards
the accountability of the present Council members.
The people need to feel assured about who is mak
ing the decisions regarding where the money is as
signed and verification of dollars reaching those
needs.
When medical benefits are being denied Tribal
members in need, I feel it is my duty to serve my
fellow members and restore the trust in the Council
back into the Tribal community.
Albert Jeffers
My name is Albert
Jeffers. I have a strong
desire to serve on the
Council. I truly be
lieve that I have the
honesty and commit
ment to make a con
siderable difference.
As Council member, I
will strive to bring
equality to our people
by dividing the state
into nine different and
distinct precincts with
nine separately elected representatives. I would also
like to see more decision making powers given to
the General Council members elected. I would like
to see the service area expanded to all ceded areas.
This would help to serve a wider majority of the
populace. I also believe that as a Council member,
I would be able to increase our hunting and fishing
rights. If elected to the Council, I promise to do my
best to protect the rights of the people and strive to
make a difference as a committed, caring, involved
Council member.
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