Today’s debate that was scheduled for the Wakon Iron has been moved to the Pawhuska Catholic Church at 7pm. People that attend will write questions down on note cards that the moderator will ask of the candidates. If any of you out there who will not be able to attend wish to post a question [...]
I have included the comments from that article on here as well because they are an important part of this conversation. Osage will hold runoff election for new chief Jim Gray: The principal chief received only about 24 percent of the vote in Saturday’s primary and did not qualify for the July 19 runoff. By [...]
By Benny Polacca Osage News go to the below link for pictures and source of the story http://osagenews.org/2010/06/osage-voters-sound-off-on-their-election-experience/ Vanessa Moore voted for the first time in this year’s tribal election, which she calls “pretty exciting” while waiting for the election results to be announced. “Every vote matters, even if it comes down to a tie,” [...]
In the last couple days and even leading up to the election, I heard numerous complaints about the absentee ballot process. In addition, I have heard several complaints about the actual process for on site voters. By saying this, I am not implying that the election results were tampered with but merely saying that the [...]
Sorry I didn’t post this up last night but my iphone died about 5 minutes after they announced the results. I did take pictures of the results and recorded the announcement. Click on the link below to listen, scroll to the bottom to see the official papers that were taped to the window, it shows [...]
Election Day… Every journey has a crossroads, so I find myself today standing at another milestone of my life. I started this journey with the support of my family and friends. I write this message today with them still by my side. I have always thought my duties as a proud Osage has always been [...]
Wow – I can’t believe it is already the first weekend of June. I’ve spent the last few days reflecting on the journey that has brought me to this weekend. We stand at the doorstep of history, as this is the most important election the Osage Nation has held in this era of our new [...]
The Osage News held debates for the Osage Congressional Candidate on May 9th. The Candidates were divided into three groups and each group was answered three different questions. I am taking this opportunity to answer the additional six questions asked of my peers. I was in the third group and was asked questions seven, eight, and [...]
Osage News Election Day is fast approaching and soon Osages will go to the poll. On the ballot for the general election race will be 31 candidates, three Osage Nation Supreme Court justices up for retention and a proposed amendment to the Osage Constitution. On the Minerals Council ballot are 24 candidates to choose from. [...]
Osage News The Osage News asked the Osage general election candidates this question for the week of May 24: The current Osage government failed to pass a merit-based employment system for the Nation, even though it is mandated by the Osage Constitution. As an elected official, what is your plan to make sure that a [...]
You can tell a lot by a person by the movie they chose. Taken from the Osage News The Osage News asked all Candidates to participate in a 15-question survey and they were given 20 words to answer each question. Here are their answers: Principal Chief Candidates Carl “Chico” Lee Sellers • Age: 56 • [...]
Click here for sample Ballot Also today is the last day to request absentee ballots so if you have not requested yours do it. Stop reading this and call those fools up. Right now. Quit Reading. Seriously Go. Absentee Voters: The address below will take you to a printable application to request an Absentee ballot: [...]
Two pieces of legislation that I plan to introduce if elected to Osage Congress are, term limits and a primary election for the Principal Chief position. After time, leadership can become stagnant and in order to move forward for the betterment of the people term limits must be established. I have heard many candidates say [...]
As I enter this debate weekend, I’m reflecting on what an honor it is for me to stand before the people of the Osage Nation. I am a simple person that just wants to see our Nation thrive under this New Government System. We have started down the path of greatness… Yes our government has [...]
Osage News click here for original article from OsageNews.org The Osage News asked the Osage general election candidates this question for the week of May 3: Is the new Osage government working? Their answers are below in the order they were received. Every week leading up to the election June 7 the Osage News will [...]
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