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In accordance with the Osage News Election policy, the Osage News allows each candidate 500 words on OsageNews.org leading up to the June 2010 election.  Candidate posts are listed in reverse chronological order, beginning with the most recent.

Posted February 10, 2010

By Tim Tall Chief, Candidate for Principal Chief

“Proven Leadership” is verifiable as demonstrated success in leadership positions. As a current member of the Osage Nation Health and Wellness Advisory Board, I provide expert advice to the Executive Branch and Congress on issues relevant to the health needs of our Osage people in Oklahoma and throughout the United States. I recently retired as Deputy Commissioner of Administration for the Oklahoma State Department of Health, where my responsibilities included administrative oversight of a $370 million annual budget for an agency of 2300 employees with facilities and clinics in 70 Oklahoma counties. Governor Frank Keating appointed me to the Oklahoma Indian Affairs Commission, where I served eight years as Chairman of the Board. Prior to joining the Oklahoma State Department of Health, I served as the State Director of Indian Education with the Oklahoma State Department of Education. Among the numerous other boards and committees on which I have served, I am particularly honored to have been a member of our Osage E-Lon-Shka ceremonial for the past 30 years, and to have been invited to serve as a committeeman for the Greyhorse District. I believe that the Osage Nation deserves “Proven Leadership” in its elected Chief, and I would be honored to serve in this leadership positions for the Osage Nation and our people.

Posted January 11, 2010

By Tim Tall Chief, candidate for Principal Chief

My Fellow Osages,

We all know a Monday Morning Quarterback. That is the person who has all the answers for Peyton Manning’s mistakes made during the Indianapolis Colts’ big game the past weekend. In Osage tribal affairs, we have the Monday Morning Chief. That is the person who has all the answers to the issues before our nation. We all have our own unique positions on the many important issues facing the tribe as well as on the decisions made by our Osage government. I have my own positions on these issues, particularly the ones related to accountability to our Osage people. However, at the risk of becoming a Monday Morning Chief, I believe that the position we must take both individually and collectively is a “proactive” position. By taking proactive steps toward implementing professional business practices, including integrity, accountability and responsibility perhaps we can avoid making those same mistakes. There is a time and a place to review and evaluate the past as we look to the future. If I am elected Chief, we will take a critical look at all of the issues before us.

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