Announcement of a special meeting of the new Lac du Flambeau Band tribal council. Image from Facebook
The Lac du Flambeau Band of Lake Superior Chippewa in Wisconsin will swear in its new leaders on Monday after a general election was held this week. Henry “Butch” St. Germaine, Sr. was elected president. He defeated Joseph G. Wildcat by a tally of 450 to 404. Mike Allen, Sr. won re-election as vice president. He defeated Melissa Christensen by a tally of 455 to 376. Germaine currently serves on the council so his win leaves a vacancy. The tribe's election board will determine how to fill the seat. Get the Story:
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