Leela Thomas elected Chief of Walpole Island

Leela Thomas was elected Chief of Walpole Island on Saturday, September 21, 2024.

Thomas gathered 607 votes in a landslide victory.

Chris Riley finished second at the polls with 187 votes.

Incumbent Chief Dan Miskokomon withdrew from the race.

The following residents were elected to Council:

1. Lee Kicknosway

2. Anika Altiman

3. Harmony Blackbird

4. Clint Jacobs

5. Elaine Wrightman

6. Matthew Nahdee

7. Trenton Soney

8. Amy White

9. Charlene Altiman

10. Judy Peters

11. Jason Sword

12. Bruce Sands

Here are the full results and voting breakdown:

The new Chief and Council will be sworn-in during a ceremony on Monday, September 23, 2024.

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