David Meeches elected as Chief of Long Plain First Nation

David Meeches has won the election to be the next Chief of Long Plain First Nation, returning to the post after his tenure ended in 2013.

Kyra Wilson, the previous Chief, was not on the ballot, causing controversy within the Long Plain Administration, read more on this topic here.

Candidates for Chief:

David Meeches 519
Marcia Assiniboine 255
Chris Yellowquill 53

Candidates for council:

Marvin Daniels 467
Garnet Meeches 412
Randy Merrick 334
Liz Merrick 325
Edward Myran 275
James Assiniboine 241
Derek Meeches 197
A. Dennis Myran 187
Lawrence Peters 179
Corrine Peters 127
Tanya Myran 109