The Tribal Council Election was held on April 9, 2023.
Each Council member shall be elected for a four (4) year term at the appropriate General Council meeting in the year of the expired term. Council Positions #1, #3, and #5 shall be elected in odd-numbered years. Positions #2, #4 and #6 shall be elected in even-numbered years.
For a complete Election Code please see
Tribal Code, Ch 7-3 Elections.
2023 Election Results
Declared Candidates
Tribal Council Election April 9, 2023
For Positions #1, #3 and #5
Posted in the order received by position as of 2/2/2023
| Position Number | Candidate | Declared Date |
| Position #1 | Debbie Bossley | 1-26-2023 |
| Position #1 | Enna Helms | 1-30-2023 |
| Position #1 | Kerry Brainard | 2-12-2023 |
| Position #3 | Julie Siestreem | 1-10-2023 |
| Position #3 | Jeremy Petrie | 1-26-2023 |
| Position #3 | Crystal Bishop | 2-9-2023 |
| Position #5 | Iliana Montiel | 1-27-2023 |
| Position #5 | Henry (Kip) Brainard | 2-1-2023 |
| Position #5 | Justin Krossman | 2-3-2023 |
Candidate Forum Information
Candidates are not required to participate; however, there will be an opportunity for any candidate to meet with the membership and have a question/answer session.
Saturday, March 11, 2023
10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. pst
Location in Person: The Community Center in Coos Bay.
Virtual: A zoom link will be provided.
