Trenton Indian Service Area
NOTICE OF SPECIAL ELECTION FOR THE TRENTON INDIAN SERVICE AREA.
SPECIAL ELECTION TO BE HELD JANUARY 6TH, 2020
SPECIAL ELECTION IS HEREBY GIVEN FOR THE SPECIAL ELECT CHAIRMAN POSITION. ( TERM EXPIRING APRIL 2021)
POLLS WILL BE OPEN AT 10:00AM TO 7:00PM LOCAL TIME
POLLING PLACES:
DISTRICT l- TBA- WILLISTON
DISTRICT ll- TRENTON INDIAN SERVICE AREA
DISTRICT lll - TBA
CONTACT
RHONDA GRIMMER 701-571-8317
PAULA BRUNELLE 701-770-6312
IF YOU HAVE QUESTION.
DEADLINES PURSUANT TO CODE
DEADLINES FOR FILING A NOTICE OF INTENT IS DECEMBER 6, 2019 TO BE TIMELY FILED.
DEADLINE FOR REQUESTING ABSENTEE BALLOTS WILL BE DECEMBER 27, 2019.
DEADLINE FOR CANDIDATE TO SUBMIT NAME OF THEIR WATCHER TO THE ELECTION BOARD IS DECEMBER 27, 2019.
NEW CHANGES
ABSENTEE BALLOTS WILL BE COUNTED THE DAY OF THE ELECTION.
ALL BALLOTS FOR DISTRICT REPRESENTATIVE WILL BE THE SAME COLOR.
THE COUNTING OF BALLOTS WILL BE HELD AT THE TISA AFTER THE POLLS CLOSE. THE ELECTION BOARS ADMINISTRATIVE COUNCIL AND CANDIDATE WATCHERS WILL BE PRESENT.
THE PUBLIC WILL BE INVITED FOR CERTIFICATION OF THE ELECTION AFTER THE COUNTING.
NO CELL PHONES ARE ALLOWED WHILE THE BALLOTS ARE BEING COUNTED.
Chairman & Board of Directors
Representatives
District 1
William "Bill" Falcon
Hi my name is Bill Falcon, district 1 Representative. I was born In Williston, ND and graduated from Trenton High school. I went to college at the University of Mary In Bismarck, ND where I received a BS in Education. I have taught in schools across the nation for 27 years. I've been on the Trenton Indian Service Area board for 8 years this April and am proud of my Native heritage. I respect and enjoy serving our Indian people. I hope to do more for our service area in the future.
District 2
Elaine LaDue Lee
I am a resident of Trenton, North Dakota. I graduated from Trenton High School in 1970. I attended Wahpeton State School of Science where I received a degree as an Administrative Assistant. I retired from Hess Corporation after 35 years of employment in March 2011.
I am the mother of three adult children: TJ,Melissa, and Cody Lee. I am the proud grandmother of 5 grandchildren, 4 girls and one boy.
Gordon Falcon
Hello Trenton Indian Service Area, My name in Gordon Falcon. I have been affiliated with the TISA Board for about 7 years. I grew up in Trenton and know the area well. I joined the Navy in 1963 and was honorably discharged after 21 years of service as a heavy equipment operator. I moved back to Trenton with my wife and 3 kids and have lived here ever since. I hope to build a network that will help tackle any and all problems the Trenton Indian Service Area faces whether it is housing shortages, jobs, education or agriculture. I love seeing our Service area thrive and our communities full of families.
District 3
Duane Rabbe Jr
Hello, my name is Duane Rabbe Jr. I was born and raised in Williston, ND. However, I now reside in Bainville, MT where I raised my children. I have 4 kids and two grandsons. I have been a part of the TISA board for 10 years off and on and currently work for Weatherford. I am proud of my Native American heritage and history and enjoy sharing this with my family and friends. I do what I can to contribute to everyone so feel free to stop me and say hello sometime.
Claudette Carlson
Hello, my name is Claudette Carlson. I was born in Belcourt ND but eventually moved to Trenton, ND where I graduated high school. Afterwards I moved to Outlook, MT where I raised my 2 wonderful daughters and have lived there for the past 30 years. I am excited to be one of the District 3 Representatives. I love meeting families and seeing new life brought into the Trenton Indian Service Area.
Board Minutes
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