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Gari Lafferty takes over as leader of Paiute Tribe in Utah





Gari Lafferty was elected as chairwoman of the Paiute Tribe of Utah last month.

Lafferty defeated four other candidates for the post, according to the election results. She said her grandfather was the last chief of the tribe.

The Paiute Tribe is made up of five bands, each with their own federal recognition.

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Lafferty introduced to council (The St. George Spectrum 5/23)

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