By Anthony Webb

My name is Anthony Webb and I am a candidate for the Osage Nation Congress. I am from the Grayhorse District and was born and raised in Fairfax. My parents are Melvin and Mary Jo Peace Webb. I am the grandson of David Peace and great-grandson of Paul Peace and Clara TallChief.

I am married to Kimberly (Wendy) Ponca and we reside on her family’s original allotment west of Fairfax. We have four children, three in college and one just graduated. We participated in our traditional dances each June and I serve on the Grayhorse Committee.

I am 51 years old and have a Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology from Oklahoma State University. I have worked for large corporations and small companies where I received valuable experience and training in leadership and teamwork. Most of my work experience is in the manufacturing and the oil and gas industries. I also have experience in grant writing and operating a small business.

As your congressman, I will work to grow and diversify our economy in the areas of gaming, manufacturing, and oil and gas. Our gaming enterprise needs to become more competitive in the Tulsa market and expand into the large markets on our aboriginal lands in St. Louis and Kansas City.

By assisting our Osage LLC and working with our Mineral Council, I will strive to bring companies to the Nation for economic development. There are many opportunities in these areas that need to be explored and which we may benefit. We can and should pull together as a team and work for the common good.

I support the concept of an Attorney General for the Osage Nation. There is such a bill being proposed and needs to move forward. Such a position could lead and coordinate any investigations into wrongdoing as well as render legal opinions concerning constitutional issues. In conjunction with the Attorney General bill, I will support a strong Whistle Blower Act to protect our Nation’s employees who come forward with valid information concerning any corruption in our operation.

I am also keen to establish senior housing in all our districts. This is long overdue and some of our elders are in need.

My other goals include support for education of our young people; support for the language program and other cultural activities; insure fair wages and benefits for our employees and I will rise to protect our Sovereignty. We must come together as a team, as One People, united, to achieve these goals.

I look forward to meeting you and discussing these and other issues with you and listening to your concerns. I will be on the campaign trail as much as time and job duties allow.