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Constitutional Amendment on Lineal Descent Results - 12/10/2024

We are happy to report that the Constitutional Amendment has passed with 66.81%. However, the BIA has until January 23, 2025 to certify to election results. We are currently working on a new application and updated enrollment process. We will be sharing more information on applications and the enrollment process in due time. Please be patient with us as we move forward.

INITIAL VOTER REGISTRATION LIST

DRAFT ORDINANCE CHANGES:

Working Draft - Enrollment Ordinance

BIA CONTACT:

Cherrise Tiger, Program Analyst

Election Board Chair for the Election

BIA Northwest Regional Office

Cell: (360)614-5848

Email: Cherisse.Tiger@bia.gov

Updated Constitutional Amendment Timeline

12/9/2024 - Election Date/Results. Please note that this is a mail in election only. Please plan accordingly and do not drop ballots off.

12/10/2024 - 12/16/2024 - Individuals may challenge the election results. Challenges can be submitted contacting the BIA Election Board Chair at Cherisse.Tiger@bia.gov. Please note that she will not be holding office hours at the Community Center.

January 23, 2025-Deadline for BIA to certify election results.

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