Chickasaw Nation Governor Bill Legislator Tim Colbert

Ada, OK 74821 Post Office Box 1548 Chickasaw Times The Chickasaw Times 2019 Tribal Election Issue

Pontotoc District Panola District Supreme Court Governor Lt. Governor • Seat 5 • Seat 1 • Seat 1

Bill Anoatubby Chris Anoatubby Lisa J. Billy Beth Alexander Mark Colbert Incumbent Incumbent Incumbent Incumbent No Challenger No Challenger No Challenger No Challenger No Challenger

Pickens District • Seat 3 Tishomingo District • Seat 2

Linda Briggs Michael T. Watson Scott Clark Derrick Priddy Robert Kelly Tucker Bradley Steven Woods Incumbent 2 CHICKASAW TIMES June 2019 Chickasaw Nation announces candidates for general election

ADA, Okla. --- Chickasaw open Tishomingo District Seat Watson, of Ardmore. a.m., Tuesday, July 30, 2019. No phur Nation Election Secretary Rita 2 legislative seat resulting from Panola District Seat 1 incum- hand-delivered ballots will be Seat 2 Scott Clark, Mill Loder has announced that the retirement of incumbent bent Beth Alexander, of Hen- accepted. Creek Chickasaw Nation Governor Bill legislator Tim Colbert. Candi- drix, will also retain her seat The Chickasaw Nation Elec- Seat 2 Robert Kelly Tucker, Anoatubby will remain in office dates seeking the seat are Der- as no challengers filed for the tion Commission shall conduct Sulphur for another four-year term. rick Priddy, of Sulphur; Scott position. and supervise the ballot count- Seat 2 Bradley Steven Woods, Governor Anoatubby and Lt. Clark, of Mill Creek; Robert Supreme Court Seat 1 incum- ing beginning at 11 a.m. July Sulphur Governor-elect Chris Anoatub- Kelly Tucker, of Sulphur; and bent Mark Colbert, of Ardmore, 30, 2019 at the Chickasaw Com- Pontotoc District by were officially elected by a Bradley Steven Woods, of Sul- received no challengers and munity Center in Ada. Seat 5 Lisa Johnson Billy, one-vote margin when no chal- phur. will retain his position. Results of the elections shall Lindsay - Incumbent – no challengers had filed at the close of Pontotoc District Seat 5 in- Registered Chickasaw voters be announced the same day. lenger the election filing period 4:30 cumbent legislator Lisa John- will vote by mail ballots, with For more information, con- Pickens District p.m., Wednesday, June 5. son Billy, of Lindsay, will retain ballots being mailed to regis- tact Mrs. Loder at (580) 310- Seat 3 Linda Briggs, Mari- Mrs. Loder also announced her seat as no challengers filed tered Chickasaw voters July 11, 6475. etta - Incumbent candidates seeking four legisla- for the position. 2019. Candidates filing are as fol- Seat 3 Mike Watson, Ard- tive seats and one judicial seat Pickens District Seat 3 incum- Ballots must be returned to lows: more within the Chickasaw Nation. bent Linda Briggs, of Marietta, the Chickasaw Nation Election Governor and Lt. Governor Panola District Four candidates filed for the will face challenger Michael Commission no later than 10:30 team: Seat 1 Beth Alexander, Hen- Governor drix – Incumbent – no challeng- Bill Anoatubby – Incumbent er – no challengers Supreme Court: Lt. Governor Seat 1 Mark Colbert, Ar- Meet your tribal election office Chris Anoatubby - no chal- dmore - Incumbent - no challengers lenger staff and election commissioners Legislature: Tishomingo District Seat 2 Derrick Priddy, Sul-

ELECTION NOTICE Rita Loder Tisha Cully Monica Fulsom NOTICE Election Secretary/ Administrative File Clerk The election office is preparing for the 2019 Tribal Elections. A Tribal Registrar Assistant correct mailing address must be on file for all qualified Chickasaw voters to ensure a ballot and other tribal mail-outs are received. If you have moved, or if you are not sure your updated address in on file, please contact the Election Office by calling (580) 310- 6411 or 1-888-661-0137. An address change form can be completed online at www.Chick- asaw.net.

Claude Miller Beryl Sears Rose Jefferson TJ Harkins Lisa Hudson Register to vote by July 9 At-Large Panola District Pontotoc District Pickens District Tishomingo District The Chickasaw citizenship/voter application can be ac- Commissioner Commissioner Commissioner Commissioner Commissioner cessed at www.chickasaw.net. Chickasaw Nation Election Office To be eligible to vote in the upcoming tribal elections, you P.O. Box 695, Ada, OK 74821 must have a current citizenship/voter registration on file with (580) 310-6475 phone (580) 310-6474 fax the tribal election secretary. Voter registration closes July 9. Toll Free: 1-888-661-0137 For more information, contact tribal Election Secretary Rita www.chickasaw.net/Our-Nation/Government/Election-Office.aspx Loder at (580) 310-6411 or [email protected]. June 2019 CHICKASAW TIMES 3 Chickasaw Nation Governor Bill Anoatubby, Incumbent than 13,500 people. The finan- was a member of the Oklahoma • Oklahoma Foundation for • Oklahoma Indian Affairs cial condition of the tribe has Army National Guard, serving Excellence, Member Commission improved tremendously. This from 1963 to 1971, attaining the • Oklahomans for the Arts, • Oklahoma State Board of firm financial foundation has rank of Sergeant E-6 and com- Member Easter Seals and Crippled Chil- enabled the tribe to implement manding a light truck platoon. Past Leadership Roles: dren more than 200 new programs He was named “Outstanding • Ada Area Chamber of Com- • Oklahoma State Chamber of and services for the Chickasaw Trainee” in advanced individual merce Board of Directors Commerce and Industry Board people. In 1987, the tribe oper- training with the National Guard • Board of Regents of Okla- of Directors ated 33 programs and depended and was honorably discharged homa Colleges, ECU Presidential • Trail of Tears National His- on the federal government for in 1971. Search Committee, Member toric Trail Advisory Committee more than 98 percent of funding Civic and/or Community Ac- • Chickasaw Tribal Utility Au- • Tri-County Indian Nations for those services. Tribal assets tivities: thority Board, Chair Development Corporation, have increased well over 200- Board Positions: • East Central University Board Member fold. Gov. Anoatubby is com- • American Mother’s Advisory Foundation, Member • United Indian Nations in mitted to meeting the needs and Council, Member • Integris Health, Inc., Oklahoma, Chairman desires of Chickasaw people, by • American Indian Cultural Board Member • U.S. Department of Housing BILL ANOATUBBY providing health care services, Center Foundation, Vice Chair- • Jasmine Moran Children’s and Urban Development Nego- Incumbent opportunities for employment man Museum Board of Trustees, tiated Rulemaking Committee, No Challenger and career advancement, and • Arkansas Riverbed Author- Member Member and Co-Chairman the chance for every Chickasaw ity, Member • Advisory Council to the Spe- • 5 Who Care, Board Member Name of candidate: to obtain a higher education. • Dean A. McGee Board of cial Trustee for American Indi- • Oklahoma Health Care Au- Bill Anoatubby Educational Background: Trustees, Member ans, U.S. Department of the Inte- thority Board of Directors, Mem- Position candidate is filing for: Bill Anoatubby attended pub- • Murray State College Foun- rior, Chairman ber Governor lic schools in Tishomingo. In dation, Member • Oklahoma Centennial Com- • Oklahoma State Fair, Inc., Background Information: 1964, he graduated from high • Oklahoma Business Round- mission, Board Member Board of Directors, Member Bill Anoatubby began work school, where he played foot- table Executive Committee, • First Nation Enterprise Advi- • Harold Hamm Diabetes for the nation in 1975 as health ball for the Tishomingo Indians Chairman sory Council, Member Center Board of Advisors, past services director. A year later, he and was chosen by his teachers • Inter-Tribal Council of the • Southeastern Oklahoma Chairman was asked to direct its finance as “All-Around Boy” his senior Five Civilized Tribes, Vice Presi- State University, Business School Awards and Honors: department which he organized year. He was also named “Most dent, past President Advisory Board Member • 2019 Force 50 Foundation and established a new central- Valuable Lineman” and selected • Oklahoma Hall of Fame • Five Civilized Tribes Muse- George Nigh Lifetime Achieve- ized accounting system. In Oc- “All-District Tackle.” He attend- Board of Directors, Chairman um, Board Member ment Award tober 1978, he was promoted to ed Murray State College earning • Native American Cultural • Governor Henry’s Task Force • 2018 National Cowboy Mu- the position of special assistant an associates degree in business and Educational Authority, on Mental Health, Substance seum’s Annie Oakley Society’s to the governor and control- in 1970. In 1972, he completed Chairman Abuse and Domestic Violence Frank Butler Award ler. In 1979, he was elected the his bachelor’s degree in account- • Oklahoma Medical Research • Leadership Oklahoma Board • 2017 Harland C. Stonecipher tribe’s first Lt. Governor. Gov. ing at East Central State College Foundation Board of Directors, of Directors, Member Award for Entrepreneurial Vi- Anoatubby was elected to his (now East Central University). At Member • Leadership Oklahoma, Class sion first term as Governor in 1987. ECU, he was named “Outstand- • OU Price School of Business III Graduate • 2017 James R. Tolbert III In his first term, Gov. Anoa- ing Accounting Student.” He has Board of Advisors, Member • Morris K. Udall Scholarship Crystal Orchid Award tubby established goals of eco- 18 hours of additional studies • The Goddard Center Prima- and Excellence in National En- • 2017 World Experiences nomic development and self- in business and finance from ry Board, Member vironmental Policy Foundation Foundation Lifetime Achieve- sufficiency for the Chickasaw Southeastern State University • Oklahomans for the Arts Board of Trustees ment Award in Global Citizen- Nation and its people. Today, in Durant and East Central Uni- Board of Directors, Member • Oklahoma Academy of State ship because of determination and versity. He has taken numerous Affiliations: Goals Board, Member • 2017 Lee B. Brawner Life- hard work, the Chickasaw Na- continuing education courses in • Leadership Oklahoma, Mem- • Oklahoma City University time Achievement Award tion is well on the way to achiev- management, computer science, ber Board of Trustees • 2016 Creative Oklahoma ing those goals. time management and person- • National Congress of Ameri- • Oklahoma Health Care Com- Creativity Ambassador In 1988, the tribe had about nel management, including can Indians, Member mission 250 employees. Today, the study from Dun and Bradstreet • Oklahoma Academy of State • Oklahoma Heritage Associa- Chickasaw Nation employs more in financial management. He Goals, Member tion Board of Directors, Member SEE BILL ANOATUBBY, PAGE 8 4 CHICKASAW TIMES June 2019 Chickasaw Nation Lt. Governor Chris Anoatubby Commerce, he took part in the rectors, Member need. Placing a higher prior- As a nation, we have made development of business diver- •United Way of Central Okla- ity on preventive health care immense progress in the num- sification efforts in health care, homa Board of Directors, Mem- to help those we serve practice ber of Chickasaws who pursue pharmaceutical industries, ber better nutrition and take part higher education. We have also health information technology Affiliations: in a more active lifestyle is made great progress in housing, and other health related busi- •Leadership Oklahoma, Mem- helping Chickasaws live longer, family services, veteran services nesses. His responsibilities also ber healthier lives. and many other areas. included analyzing industry Past Leadership Roles: Those are only a few exam- As a people, we have learned trends and changes in the po- •Ada Area Chamber of Com- ples of the growth and develop- more about our history and cul- litical and economic environ- merce Board of Directors, ment we plan to continue into ture, which has helped us grow ment that could impact Chicka- Chairman the future. We have made great even closer to one another. We saw Nation plans for economic •American Heart Association, strides as we work to enhance are also sharing our culture with diversification opportunities. Central Heart Walk Chair, SE the overall quality of life of the the world. More than 750,000 In 2018, Chris was named Heart Walk Co-Chair Chickasaw people, but there is people from around the world Deputy Secretary of the Chick- •Chickasaw Nation Health more to do. My goal is to con- have visited the Chickasaw Cul- asaw Nation Department of Systems Post Graduate Year tinue supporting the work of tural Center. Hundreds of thou- Health where he was responsi- One Program, Residency Pre- Governor Anoatubby and our sands more have seen our fea- ble for direct operational over- ceptor – Leadership and Ad- leadership team as we serve the ture films, documentaries and CHRIS ANOATUBBY sight of all clinical and non- ministration Chickasaw people. videos that tell the story of our No Challenger clinical programs and services •Leadership Oklahoma, Class Name of spouse and chil- perseverance and our impact on within the department. In this XXIV dren: history from our perspective. Name of Candidate: role, he served as the chief op- •Southwestern Oklahoma Wife, Becky. Son, Brendan. It has been an amazing expe- Chris Anoatubby erating officer for the Chicka- State University College of Phar- Daughters, Eryn and Sydney. rience to be part of that progress Position candidate is filing saw Nation Medical Center, Ard- macy, Adjunct Faculty Personal message to the and share the joy of that success for: Lt. Governor more Clinic, Tishomingo Clinic •University of Oklahoma Col- Chickasaw people: with my fellow Chickasaws. I will Background Information: and Purcell Clinic. lege of Pharmacy, Adjunct Fac- Thank you for your incredible continue to focus on working Chris Anoatubby began his Educational Background: ulty show of support in this election for the Chickasaw people and career with the Chickasaw Na- Chris Anoatubby graduated Awards and Honors: campaign. Serving the Chicka- look forward to an even greater tion in 1997 as a staff pharma- from Byng High School in 1990. •2012 The Journal Record’s saw Nation as an employee, learning experience in this new cist and was named inpatient Chris earned a bachelor of sci- Achievers Under 40 – Class IX and eventually as a member of role. pharmacy supervisor a year ence degree in pharmacy from •2007 Outstanding Young the leadership team, has been With the continued support of later. In 2001, he was named the University of Oklahoma Pharmacist of the Year an incredible learning experi- the Chickasaw people, we will chief of pharmacy services, and Health Sciences Center in 1997. Goal as Lt. Governor: ence. Before I came to work for continue to build an ever bright- in 2010 was promoted to chief He later earned a master’s de- Working for the Chickasaw the Chickasaw Nation I saw our er future together. medical solutions and presi- gree in business administration Nation for more than two de- Governor working hard for the dent of the tribe’s Sovereign from Southeastern State Univer- cades has given me the unique Chickasaw people every day. His Medical Solutions within the sity in Durant, Oklahoma. opportunity to see how the example has been a major influ- Department of Commerce. Civic and/or Community people we serve are impacted ence on my decision to work for In an effort to improve the Awards: by the work we do. During that the Chickasaw people. Chickasaw Nation’s health Board Positions: time, we have witnessed steady Throughout my 22 years system, Chris led the imple- •Byng Excellence in Edu- progress in economic develop- working for the Chickasaw Na- mentation of patient electronic cation Foundation Advisory ment and growth in the quan- tion, we have been experiencing records, pharmacy interface Board, Member tity and quality of the services amazing progress and reaching systems, patch testing and •Chickasaw Foundation, De- we offer. new milestones on a consistent pharmacy database systems. He velopment Chair Business diversification has basis. In the last two decades, also played a major role in the •East Central University increased the number and va- the Chickasaw Nation Depart- creation of the state-of-the-art Foundation Board of Trustees, riety of job opportunities avail- ment of Health has made tre- automated pharmacy center in Member able. Improving access to high mendous progress in the number Ada that opened in 2007. •Leadership Oklahoma Board quality health care has helped of patients served, the types of While serving as Under Sec- of Directors, Member ensure those we serve receive services available and increases retary of the Department of •Oka’ Institute Board of Di- the medical treatment they in preventive health care. June 2019 CHICKASAW TIMES 5 Pontotoc District • Seat 5 Lisa J. Billy, Incumbent leader. Mrs. Billy is the first 25; Nahinli, 22; and Anoli, 17. Indian and the first woman Personal Message to the elected to serve as District 42 Chickasaw People: state representative. I consider it an honor and During her time in the state a privilege to serve you as legislature, she formed the your Pontotoc District legisla- Native American Caucus. tor. You are important to me! The caucus brought together I promise to continue to work many state legislators, Indian hard on your behalf, keep and non-Indian, to discuss your needs foremost, and matters of important to In- represent you and our Ponto- dian tribes and Indian people. toc District to the very fullest Prior to her legislative ca- of my abilities. Chokma’shki, reer, Mrs. Billy formed Peace- and God Bless the Chickasaw makers, Inc., a volunteer or- Nation! ganization that developed LISA J. BILLY leadership skills in Native Incumbent No Challenger youth. Use proper procedure with ballot, Educational Background: Name of candidate: Lisa Mrs. Billy earned a master’s envelopes to ensure inclusion J. Billy degree in education from Each year, Chickasaw regis- and seal it. The “outside” en- Position candidate is filing the University of Oklahoma tered voters receive mail ballots velope is used to transport the for: Legislator in 1992. She graduated from so they may cast their votes for inside envelope and ballot back District and Seat Number: Northeastern State Univer- legislative, judicial or guberna- to the election commission. The Pontotoc District, Seat 5 sity, Tahlequah, in 1989, torial candidates. voter will place his ballot – now Background Information: with a degree in art and busi- Ballots will be mailed out sealed in the inside envelope – Lisa Johnson Billy was born ness merchandising. She is a this year on July 11 from Al- into the outside envelope, and in 1967 in Purcell, Oklahoma. 1985 graduate of Madill High buquerque, N.M. The ballots will sign the back of the outside Her parents are Frank John- School. are mailed first class to voters envelope where indicated. son Sr., and the late Bev- Civic and/or community across the country. Ballots are The process probably sounds erly Johnson. She graduated activities: Mrs. Billy and her due back to the tribal election more complicated than it ac- from Madill (OK) High School husband, Phillip Billy, are in- commission no later than 10:30 tually is. Once you open your in 1985 and Northeastern volved with Nations United. a.m. on July 30. mailing from the election com- Oklahoma State University The Billys and their three chil- Most citizens are accustomed mission, it is obvious what in 1989. Prior to her current dren are all involved in music to the mail-in ballot system and steps must occur. term on the Chickasaw legis- ministry. vote regularly. For newly-regis- Complete and mail your bal- lature, she served two terms, Goal as Legislator: tered voters, there are some im- lot as soon as you receive it so from 1996 to 2002. My goal as your Pontotoc portant things to keep in mind it will reach the Ada Post Of- She serves as Oklahoma District legislator is to always when casting and returning fice by Tuesday, July 30, 2019, Cabinet Secretary for Native be proactive on your behalf. your ballot. the last day the ballots will be American Affairs. She was It’s important that I work to A voter receives his ballot in received. Ballots are mailed to appointed to the post earlier create quality legislation and the mail along with two enve- all qualified voters on July 11, this year by Oklahoma Gov. shepherd it through the leg- lopes, which he will return with 2019, this is nineteen (19) days Kevin Stitt. islature. It all comes down to the ballot. The “inside” enve- prior to ballot counting day. She served as the District great service to the Chicka- lope holds the actual ballot. The Please vote and return your bal- 42 Oklahoma State Represen- saws of Pontotoc District. voter will mark his ballot, then lot immediately! tative, representing McClain Name of Spouse and Chil- place it in the inside envelope and Garvin Counties, from dren: 2004 through 2016. She held Lisa and Phillip Billy were several offices as a state rep- married in 1991. The couple resentative, including floor has three children, Masheli, 6 CHICKASAW TIMES June 2019 Panola District • Seat 1 Beth Alexander, Incumbent has worked as a professional of God in Sherman, Texas. ethical values should always up His countenance on you, educator for 17 years in pub- While teaching, Mrs. Alexan- be at the forefront in our gov- And give you peace.” Num- lic and private schools. She der was selected Teacher of erning entities of the Chicka- bers 6:24-26 is passionate about working the Year at Kingston Public saw Nation. This will insure Thank you for your contin- with and encouraging people. Schools. She was also select- a solid foundation for future ued encouragement and sup- Civic and/or Community ed as a representative for the generations to continue the port. Activities: Oklahoma State School Con- development and growth of Beth Alexander - The Peo- Active in local and commu- vention during her tenure as our tribe. ple’s Voice. nity affairs, Mrs. Alexander an educator. “The Lord bless you, and and her family attend Vic- Goals as Legislator: keep you; the Lord make His tory Life church in Durant, 1. To continue to represent face shine on you, And be Oklahoma where they served the Panola District and all gracious to you; the Lord lift as children’s pastors for 12 Chickasaw Citizens with hon- years. During this time they esty, integrity and profes- also developed and spon- sionalism. 2. To develop and sored church camps for chil- grow the Panola District di- BETH ALEXANDER dren and co-directed and rectly and indirectly by pur- Pickens and Tishomingo Incumbent developed children’s reviv- suing the economic growth No Challenger als for local and inner-urban of the Chickasaw Nation. 3. Districts to receive ballots; churches. Mrs. Alexander was Bring cultural activities to Name of candidate: a faculty in residence for the the Panola District and create No Governor, Lt. Governor, Beth Alexander National Education of Wom- stronger intertribal ties. 4. Position candidate is en’s Leadership Program at To continue to author resolu- Panola, Pontotoc, or filing for: Legislator the University of Oklahoma. tions that benefit the Chicka- District and Seat Number: The program focused on in- saw people. Supreme Court contests Panola Seat 1 spiring, mentoring and teach- Personal Message to the Background Information: ing young women to become Chickasaw People: In this summer’s tribal elec- district no challenge was regis- Mrs. Alexander is the political leaders. She also par- Because of my passion for tion, there are two contested tered. youngest daughter of the late ticipated for several year as a Native Americans and love races. Both are legislative con- Voters in Panola and Pontotoc Don and June Leake of Sher- mentor for the “Dynamics of for Chickasaw citizens, I be- tests. Districts will receive no ballots man, Texas. She is the grand- Leadership Class” hosted by lieve God has called me to In Pickens District, incum- this election cycle. Governor daughter of original enrollee Murray State Junior college. run for this position. Being bent Linda Briggs will face Mike Anoatubby and Lt. Governor- Mary Annetta Collins and is The class was designed to in- a Legislator is my full time T. Watson for the Seat 3 race. elect Chris Anoatubby, Mrs. a direct descendant of Mol- spire, empower and educate job. I have no other agenda. In Tishomingo District Seat 2, Alexander, Mrs. Johnson Billy, lie Colbert and Rhoda Gunn. students with personal goals, As the Panola District Legis- incumbent Tim Colbert will re- and Mr. Mark Colbert received Mrs. Alexander and her hus- communication skills and lator, I assist ALL Chickasaw tire. Four candidates filed for no challenges, so there will be band Rick are thankful for leadership ability. Recently, Citizens nationwide. Citizens the open legislative seat; Scott no vote in the Panola or Pon- their family, Joshua and Mrs. Alexander, was invited deserve to get personal at- Clark, Derrick Priddy, Robert totoc Districts. Had either of Aima Alexander and their to be the closing keynote tention when it comes to their Kelly Tucker and Bradley Steven the candidates received a chal- children Gabriel and Taloa speaker at the Oklahoma Na- needs. Woods. lenge, ballots would have gone and Will and Becca Alexander tive American Students in I get personal satisfaction In four races – Governor and out to Panola and Pontotoc Dis- and their two children, Ever Higher Education 2016 Con- when the needs of my people Lt. Governor, two legislative trict voters. and Harlow . ference held on the campus are met-everything ranging and one judicial – the incum- In Panola and Pontotoc Dis- Educational Background: of Southeastern Oklahoma from home repairs, medical bents have drawn no challeng- trict, voters would have re- After graduating from Sher- State University. help and genealogy research, ers. ceived ballots should Governor man High School with hon- Awards and Honors: to careful attention to legisla- Election rules state that Anoatubby and Lt. Governor- ors, Mrs. Alexander earned Mrs. Alexander and her tive details, giving speeches when a candidate receives no elect Chris Anoatubby and a Bachelor of Science Degree husband were honored for and praying for personal challenge, his or her filing for Mark Colbert received a chal- from Texas A&M - Commerce. their ministry as children’s needs. I will continue to work election becomes a one-vote lenge. Governor and Lt. Gover- Mrs. Alexander holds teach- pastors at Victory Life on behalf of the people and affirmation of his or her elec- nor and judicial elections are ing certifications in both Church in Durant, Oklahoma, vote to fairly represent your tion victory. As such, no ballots Chickasaw Nation-wide. Oklahoma and Texas and and Harvest Time Assembly best interests. Integrity and are mailed to voters in whose June 2019 CHICKASAW TIMES 7 THE CHICKASAW NATION TRIBAL ELECTION Supreme Court • Seat 1 2019 PRIMARY ELECTION SCHEDULE June 3-5: Candidate filing period (8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. at the Election Secretary’s office) Mark Colbert, Incumbent June 7: of Ardmore. zens. Challenge to Candidacy ends at 5 p.m. Awards and Honors: Our District Court holds a June 10: Mr. Colbert is admitted to twice-weekly docket in Ada, Drawing for position on the ballot (1:30 p.m. at the Election Sec- practice before the Oklahoma Oklahoma and monthly docket retary’s office) Supreme Court, the United in Ardmore. We have a Peace- Candidates may pick up print-outs & USB flash drive. States District Courts for the making Court based upon Chick- June 10: Eastern, Western, and North- asaw traditions, customs and Last day to submit photo & biography to “Chickasaw Times” (by ern Districts of Oklahoma and culture. If the parties agree, our 4:00 pm) Northern District of Texas. District Court will refer them to Press release for candidates (news/media) Goal as a member of the Peacemaking Court. The parties June 27: Chickasaw Judicial Branch: then participate in a Peacemak- Ballots mailed to voters who reside out of the contiguous 48 My goal as a member of the ing process with a Peacemaker states Chickasaw Judicial Branch is to to resolve their differences. This July 9: run an efficient, high quality allows conflicts to be resolved Voter registration closes. and user friendly court to serve outside the courtroom. July 10: the Chickasaw Nation and all We have Court Advocate offic- After 12 p.m. candidates may pick up updated printouts & USB MARK COLBERT Native Americans within our es in Ada, Purcell and Ardmore. flash drive. Incumbent borders. These Advocates have assisted July 11: No Challenger Name of Spouse and Chil- many thousands of our citizens Ballots mailed to ALL qualified voters. dren: with legal issues. July 25: Name of candidate: Mr. Colbert and his wife Kim My goal as a Justice of the Last day to appoint a watcher. Mark Holmes Colbert have two adult children, Kath- Supreme Court is to run an ef- July 30: Position candidate is filing ryn and Caroline. ficient, high quality and user 2019 Primary Election (last day to return ballots; no later than for: Supreme Court Justice Personal Message to the friendly court to serve the 10:30 a.m.) District and Seat Number: Chickasaw People: Chickasaw Nation and all Native Ballot tabulation begins @ 11 a.m. Unofficial results posted im- Supreme Court Seat 1 In January, 2004 the Chicka- Americans within our borders. mediately Press Release made to public. Background Information: saw Nation entered into a his- We must continue to defend July 30: Mr. Colbert was born and toric agreement with the United our tribal sovereignty. This is Voter registration re-opens, if no run-off election. raised in Sulphur, Okla., and States. Our Judicial Department critical to insure our people are August 2: Recount period ends. has resided in Ardmore, Okla., assumed jurisdiction from the treated fairly and justly. October 1: Oath of Office Ceremony (11:00 a.m.) for the past 36 years. He has Federal Government of all pend- been in private practice for 36 ing and future cases of Indians THE CHICKASAW NATION years doing civil trial work. His within the Chickasaw Nation present employment is private borders and all Chickasaw citi- 2019 RUN-OFF ELECTION SCHEDULE (IF NEEDED) law practice at Colbert Law Of- August 5: fice. Candidates may pick up print-outs & USB flash drive (after 12:00 Educational Background: p.m.) Mr. Colbert graduated from August 8: Sulphur High School in 1975. Ballots mailed to ALL qualified voters. He attended the United States August 22: Air Force Academy and the Last day to appoint a watcher for the run-off election. August 27: University of Missouri where 2019 Run-Off Election (last day to return ballots; no later than he graduated in 1979 with a 10:30 a.m.) bachelor of arts. He graduated Ballot tabulation begins @ 11 a.m. Oklahoma City University Law Unofficial results posted immediately School in December, 1982 with Press Release made to public. a juris doctorate. August 27: Civic and/or Community Ac- Voter registration re-opens tivities: August 30: Mr. Colbert has previously Recount period ends. served as a board member and October 1: president of the Kiwanis Club Oath of Office ceremony (11:00 a.m.) 8 CHICKASAW TIMES June 2019 Pickens District • Seat 3 Linda Briggs, Incumbent lishing and expanding pro- tunities for Chickasaws and ville FHA. saws. Thankfully, we have ex- grams and services in health expanding programs for Chick- Goal as Legislator: perienced much commercial care, housing, education, cul- asaws across the U.S. Mrs. Briggs’ goal is exception- success. Our tribal businesses tural enrichment, elder pro- Educational Background: al service to the Chickasaw citi- as keys to the growth of programs, veterans’ programs, Mrs. Briggs studied at the zens she represents. Her desire grams and services for Chick- transportation and At-Large University of North Texas and is to build on the great progress asaw people, both inside our (programs for Chickasaws liv- the University of Tulsa. She the tribe has made, and create borders and At-Large. ing outside the Chickasaw Na- is a graduate of Bish Mathis additional programs, services When we are successful in tion borders). Institute (business college), and opportunities for Chicka- business, that translates as Mrs. Briggs has extensive Long v iew, Texas. saws. powerful health care, elder, business experience. Prior to Civic and/or Community Ac- Name of Spouse and Chil- education, culture and At- joining the Chickasaw Legis- tivities: dren: Large programs. lature, she worked as an office In addition to her service Mrs. Briggs is a widow. She I am all about growing our manager, and later as general on the Chickasaw Legislature, has two children, Marc Briggs, tribe to help Chickasaws ev- manager of a Dallas energy where she has served five terms of Georgetown, Texas, and Te- erywhere! company She was also a part- as Chairman of the Legislature, resa Briggs Stofel, of Marietta, We have experienced many LINDA BRIGGS Incumbent ner in an oil and gas leasing she has served as mayor of Okla. She has three grandchil- successes together, and there business. She earned licenses Marietta, Okla., and as chair- dren and five great-grandchil- remains much to achieve. Name of candidate: Linda as a member of the National man of First Methodist Church dren. Working together, we can Briggs Association of Securities Deal- of Marietta Board of Trustees. Personal Message to the good things happen! Position candidate is fil- ers (NASD) and as a real estate She currently serves as Vice Chickasaw People: All Chickasaws deserve ing for: Legislator broker. Chairman of the Chickasaw It is an honor and privilege great support and opportu- District and Seat Number: She is a leader in Chickasaw Tribal Utility Authority and has to serve you as your Pickens nity delivered by our tribe. I Pickens District, Seat 3 commerce and diversification served on the Authority board District representative on serve you as a full-time legis- Background Information: of the tribe’s business portfolio. since 1996. our Chickasaw Legislature! lator. My job is always to help A senior member of the She has assisted in expanding Awards and Honors: Thank you for your years of you! Chickasaw Legislature, Mrs. the tribe’s commercial foot- Mrs. Briggs has received spe- support! Thank you very much for Briggs has served as a Pickens print in the Chickasaw Nation, cial recognition for her support I have focused on the eco- your vote, and your support. District representative since Oklahoma and throughout the of local education and of her lo- nomic development of our I look forward to continuing 1995. She has sponsored and country. She is a strong sup- cal police department. She is an tribe and the creation of good my service to you! helped enact legislation estab- porter of employment oppor- honorary member of Thacker- job opportunities for Chicka-

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• 2016 Louis B. Russell, Jr., Oklahoma Leadership Award change Light, Leadership and morrow, Outstanding Innovative Year Memorial Award for Service to • 2015 Honorary Doctor of Legacy Award Leader • 2008 Native American Fi- Minority and Underserved Popu- Business from Oklahoma City •2013 ASTEC Fund Door • 2010 International Econom- nance Officers Association Trib- lations University Opener Award ic Development Council (IEDC) al Leader of the Year Award • 2016 Helen Chuco Leader- • 2015 Ada Area Chamber of •2013 East Central University Leadership Award for Public • 2008 National Governors As- ship Award Commerce Ted Savage Lifetime Distinguished Philanthropist Service sociation Private Citizen Award • 2015 Harold Hamm Diabe- Achievement Award Award • 2010 Oklahoma City Univer- • 2007 Red Earth Ambassador tes Center Board Member of the •2014 Knights of Columbus • 2013 Oklahoma Historians sity’s Meinders School of Busi- •2007 Oklahoma Institute for Year John F. Kennedy Community Hall of Fame Inductee ness Chairman’s Award Child Advocacy Outstanding • 2015 Cherokee National His- Service Award • 2012 Citizen Energy Advo- • 2009 Festival of Hope Hon- Service to Oklahoma’s Children torical Society Stalwart Award •2014 Oklahoma Academy cate of the Year Award oree, Heartline Organization Award • 2015 Oklahoma Association Key Contributor Award • 2011 Chisholm Trail Heri- • 2009 Leadership Oklaho- • 2007 Minority Advocate of of Community Colleges Hall of •2014 University of Oklahoma tage Center Trail Boss Award ma’s Distinguished Graduate SEE BILL ANOATUBBY, PAGE 10 Fame Inductee Honorary Doctorate • 2011 Oklahoma Health Cen- • 2009 Board of the American • 2015 Dialogue Institute of •2013 Oklahoma Israel Ex- ter Foundation Treasure for To- Indian Exposition Indian of the June 2019 CHICKASAW TIMES 9 Pickens District • Seat 3 Michael T. Watson lege) now University, Phillips Working for: detailed audits for tribal authorization [to enact Michael supports “per capi- University, American College of all Chickasaw Nation owned per capita needs, expenditure ta payments” [for the people], and Computer Education Cen- Entities authorization] of funds from which must-be approved by ter, Inc. Working for: accountability to litigations, settlements or tribal Chickasaw voters, and also, Michael Thomas Watson’s Chickasaw Citizen-Stakeholder revenues. must receive approval by the academic studies structured Working for: dividends from First: Resolution enacted by United States’ Secretary of the toward: Accounting, history, Chickasaw Nation owned Enti- executive and legislative action Interior. geology, computer technology, ties (SEE: 120F.SUP.3d 1190) act signed into law. Your vote equals your voice in government and real estate. of July 1, 1902 (Fed) 32 Stat. 641 Second: Petitions voted on by our tribal government! Michael finds strength in History of Allotments “and dis- registered voters. Chepisalacho learning Indian Law “Handbook tributed per capita [to the Na- of Federal Indian Law”, tion’s members]” Chapter 7, Section 3. Fulfilling a sacred promise [Titled] The Form of Tribal to an allottee: A Promise for Complete your ballot properly Government, “The history of her Peoples: “To work toward a Indian constitutions goes back Chickasaw government which - make your vote count! MICHAEL THOMAS WATSON to the (Great Binding Law) of is fully and honorably account- Do you know the correct way ballots will be counted if all Name of candidate: the Iroquois Confederacy which ability to All Chickasaws and to complete your election bal- ballots are mailed in one en- Michael T. Watson probably dates from the 15th the sharing of a percentage of lot? There is such a procedure velope. in assuring that your vote will Position candidate is filing century…” the Net Profits.” 5. Complete and mail your be counted in this year’s elec- ballot as soon as you receive it for: Tribal Legislator Goal as a member of the Per Capita was never lim- tion. Failure to correctly com- so it will reach the Ada Post Of- District and seat number: Chickasaw Legislature: Mi- ited to only full-bloods: {1902} plete your ballot can result in fice by Tuesday, July 30, 2019, Pickens District, Seat 3 chael shall work to achieve 4858 Original Enrollee; ONLY your vote being ruled “invalid” the last day the ballots will be Background Information: four goals, with assistance of 1,428 (29.39%) were full-blood by the Chickasaw Nation Elec- received. Ballots are mailed Born into the Shawi Clan, Mi- Chickasaws voters. Chickasaws. {1905} 578 New tion Commission. to all qualified voters on July chael’s (life is tied to tradition; Working for: Term limits like Born Chickasaw by blood, 61 Here are some helpful re- 11, 2019, this is nineteen (19) but he progresses with current the 1867 Chickasaw Constitu- wee full-blood; and {1906} 224 minders when casting your days prior to ballot counting time): Son of Wilma Pauline tion.(SEE: 120 F.SUP.3d 1190 minor [ages 1 to 16] Chickasaw vote in July. day. The ballots will go to the Stout Watson (1/2 CBB/NE/1919 from United States District by blood, 44 were full-blood. 1. Fill in the oval next to post office in Oklahoma City to 01 June 2017); grandson of Court, W.D. Oklahoma. Personal message to the the name of the candidate for prior to the Ada Post Office. It whom they are voting using a will take at least three days be- Hattie Pickens Stout (ECBB/ The Chickasaw Nation and Chickasaw people: Chickasaw No. 2 pencil or black ink pen. fore the ballots actually arrive FB/1889 ca. 1992); great-grand- the Choctaw Nation, Plaintiffs, Nation members/allottee {by Ballots are tabulated by Scan- in Ada. Do not wait until the son of Annie Ned Pickens v The Department of the Inte- blood} acknowledged by terms tron, which recognizes pencil weekend before the deadline (ECBB/FB); and great-great- rior et al. Defendants No. CIV- of: 1906 United States’ House or black ink. Do not circle, to mail your ballot. Doing so grandson of Okchuntubby (Ed- 05-1524-W) The Chickasaw and Resolution 5976 [Public Law no. check or underline the candi- may cause it to be late. mund Pickens). Choctaw Timberland Case ca. 129], 34 Stat., 137. Titled: An Act dates’ names. 6. Make sure that your ballot He shall be available to dedi- 2015 to Provide for the Final Disposi- 2. Sign your signature on the is not soiled or scribbled on. It cate his full attention to four The Chickasaw Nation’s 1867 tion of the Affairs of the Five Civ- outside ballot envelope exact- must be legible. major goals for the Chickasaw Constitution, as state in (120 ilized Tribes in the Indian Terri- ly as it reads, using a blue or 7. Finally, vote! This is your people. F.SU P.3d 1190) tory, and for other purposes. black ink pen. Be sure to write privilege, so use it. Ballots will Michael born into traditional Article V. Section 1. ...”to be Grandmother’s opinion {ca. your signature in cursive. Do remain in the Ada Post Office not print. Notice: A hole is families; he learned respect ‘elected by the qualified elec- 1991}: the Chickasaws [tribe/peo- until they are picked up by the punched in the envelope to Election Commissioners on for Chickasaw/Choctaw/Mis- tors of the Nation,’ id. (120 F. ple] are stockholders, sharehold- verify the ballot was inserted. ballot counting day, July 30, sissippi-Choctaw culture, his- SU P.3d 1190) ers or stakeholders of Chickasaw 3. The bar code that appears 2019. tory and language. Michael is Article V, Section 2, for a two- Nation. on the outside envelope is for If you have any questions aware “body-politic-stewards” year term, see id. (120 F.SUP.3d Michael has been informed by tabulating purposes only and about your voter registration, serves in a position of fiducia- 1190) and could “not be eligible a U.S. federal district judge that is not to be written anywhere completing your ballot or if ry responsibility “to serve [each (for office) for more than four he can only communicate what on the ballot or envelope. you do not receive your ballot, Chickasaw] citizen”. years in any term of six years.” he has “seen or heard person- 4. Do not put more than one please contact Rita Loder, Elec- Educational Background: Our ancestors were well ally”. ballot in the inner envelope. tion Secretary at the Election Michael attended Madill Senior aware of the needs of a true Our 1983 – Chickasaw-Con- Although there may be sev- Commission office, (580) 310- High School, East Central (Col- democratic government. stitution provides two methods eral voters in a household, no 6475 or 1-888-661-0137. 10 CHICKASAW TIMES June 2019 Tishomingo District • Seat 2 Scott Clark

Background Information: for U S Silica for 42 years. He grandson of Cyrus Harris, the Scott Clark has served as the attends the Mill Creek Pente- first Governor of the Chicka- Mayor of Mill Creek for 20 years costal Holliness Church. saw Nation. Scott is married and is currently serving. He Awards and Honors: to Gayle Clark, together they has also served the Johnston Scott was named Citizen of reside in Mill Creek. They have County Industrial Authority the Year - nominated by the a son, Matt Clark who also lives for 11 years and is the current town of Mill Creek. in Mill Creek and grandson, Vice Chairman of the Board. He Goal as Legislator: Braden Clark who lives in Dick- is currently serving his third There are three areas where son, Oklahoma. They also have term on the Board of the John- Scott wants to focus his help a son, Randall Clark, daughter- ston County Chamber of Com- for the people of the Chickasaw in-law, Emily Clark and grand- merce. He has also served on Nation. son, Riley Clark who live in the board of Oklahoma South- (1) Show support for Gover- Dayton, Ohio. east for the past 12 years. nor Anoatubby and his stra- Personal Message to the Educational Background: tegic plan, (2) continue expan- Chickasaw People: SCOTT CLARK Scott is a graduate of Mill sion and improvement in our I would very much appreci- Creek High School and Voca- Chickasaw Health System, (3) ate your vote and support in the Name of candidate: tional Technology. constant improvement in edu- election for the Tishomingo Dis- Scott Clark Civic and/or Community Ac- cational opportunities for our trict Legislature. It would be my Position candidate is fil- tivities: students. honor to serve the people of the ing for: Legislator Scott Clark has been a mem- Name of Spouse and Chil- Chickasaw Nation. Thank you. District and Seat Number: ber of the Davis-Sulphur Elks dren: Tishomingo District, Seat 2 Lodge for 20 years and worked Scott Clark is the great-great-

CONTINUED BILL ANOATUBBY | FROM PAGE 8 the Year, U.S. Small Business Ad- • 1998 Honoree, Community before. Chickasaws are aspiring asaws. Many of you have been in- ministration Literacy Center to new heights with abundant Our mission has always been volved in laying the groundwork • 2007 Oklahoma Heritage • 1997 Ada Chamber of Com- opportunities in education, em- and continues to be – to enhance for the prosperity of the Chicka- Association “Centennial Leader- merce Leadership Award ployment, health care, home- the overall quality of life of the saw Nation, and we are seeing ship award for Preservation of • 1997 City of Ada A+ Award ownership and active lives. Chickasaw people.” many of our goals be accom- State & Local History” • 1997 Oklahoma Governor’s Extraordinary progress has Name of Spouse and Children: plished. High-quality programs, • 2006 Oklahoma Mental Arts Award been made in many areas. Work- Wife, Janice. Son, Chris and his services and opportunities are Health Consumer Council “Hu- • 1997 Distinguished Alum- ing together, with you, our team wife, Becky, grandchildren Bren- more available now than ever manitarian of the Year” Award nus, East Central University will continue to move forward dan, Eryn and Sydney. Son, Brian before. We have built a founda- • 2005 Awarded the “Most • 1997 Distinguished Alum- with our future in mind. We re- and his wife, Melinda, grandchil- tion to continue and improve Honored One” and “Friend of nus, National Community Col- main committed to the Chicka- dren Chloe and Preslea. upon many areas of need. the Court” by the Oklahoma Su- lege Association saw people and providing new Personal Message to the Chick- We have a vision for the fu- preme Court • 1995 Minority Advocate of opportunities for overall per- asaw People: ture and will work hard to see it • 2004 Oklahoma Hall of the Year, U.S. Small Business Ad- sonal and family development. “It has been a great honor and through. Fame Inductee ministration We will continue on our path privilege to serve the Chickasaw Together, we are building a vi- • 2004 Jacobson Foundation Goal as Governor: toward self-sufficiency by main- people. Our progress throughout brant nation for all Chickasaws Honoree Award “Over the years, we put a tre- taining our strong tribal econ- my time in office has been the re- to embrace and thrive in. We are • 2000 Distinguished Service mendous effort into becoming omy with new business and sult of hard work, determination creating a legacy for future gen- Award from the Murray State the strong and dynamic nation economic development. New and working together with the erations of Chickasaws. College Foundation we know and love. We are seeing programs and services will be same goals in mind. Together, we can maintain our • 1999 Tri-County Indian Na- the fruits of our work together developed in important areas, We will continue to diligently momentum and continue on our tions Community Development as more Chickasaws are achiev- such as culture, language and serve you as we embark on a course of progress for years to Corporation Leadership Award ing their goals today than ever arts, which will benefit all Chick- new journey together. come!” June 2019 CHICKASAW TIMES 11 Tishomingo District • Seat 2 Derrick Priddy 1981 in Ardmore, Oklahoma. Derrick is very active in his Goal as Legislator: You can count on me to serve His parents are Rhonda Priddy, community. He serves on the My top goal is to serve the you well as your Tishomingo Dis- of Sulphur, and the late Rick Sulphur City Council and is Chickasaw people of Tishom- trict legislator. Priddy. He is the grandson of currently in his third term. He ingo District to the very best of I understand you count on Viola Seeley, of Sulphur, and the served as Sulphur’s mayor 2017- my abilities every day. As a Sul- your legislator, and I am com- late Ben Seeley. Derrick’s late 2018. phur city councilman, I am ac- mitted to fulfilling your needs as great-grandparents were Walter Derrick is a graduate of Lead- customed to serving people and a Chickasaw citizen. and Mamie Tushkatomby See- ership Murray County and is being responsive to their needs. My family has lived in Tisho- ley, both original Chickasaw en- active in the organization’s As a Chickasaw legislator, my mingo District since Remov- rollees. Derrick has a 12-year- alumni association. He was goal will always be to bring the al times and my respect for old son, Brody. named the De Lannom Citizen very best of the Chickasaw Na- Chickasaw people is deep. Our Derrick is public relations di- of the Year in Sulphur in 2007. tion to you, wherever you live Chickasaw generations have rector for Chickasaw Telephone He is a member of the Sulphur across the country. come through so much together. Company, and also oversees the Noon Kiwanis Club and served I will work for expanded At- I believe we honor those Chicka- company’s grounds and main- as club president 2013-2014. Large programs, job opportuni- saws who have come before us tenance. He has worked at the Derrick has been involved in ties for Chickasaws, enhanced by working together for the good DERRICK PRIDDY company since 1999. Sulphur Days, Relay for Life, health care services and elder of our tribe and all our people. Educational Background: Kiwanis Duck Race, March of programs. I am also a propo- Regardless of where you live, Name of candidate: Derrick graduated from Dimes, Well Bee Walk and Fill nent of expanded child care you are a Chickasaw citizen and Derrick Priddy Murray State College in 2002 the Boot campaign. He has services for our working Chick- I am here to serve you. Position candidate is fil- with an associates degree in served on the Kiwanis Adviso- asaw families. I will be your “Go-To Legisla- ing for: Legislator business management. He is a ry Board for Children’s Miracle Name of children: tor” on our Chickasaw Legisla- District and Seat Number: 1999 graduate of Sulphur High Network the past three years. Derrick has one son, Brody, ture! I very much look forward Tishomingo District, Seat 2 School. Derrick is a member of Shep- age 12. to serving you! Background Information: Civic and/or Community Ac- herd of the Hills Presbyterian Personal Message to the Derrick Priddy was born in tivities: Church. Chickasaw People:

Name change? Call the Election Secretary! Some of the most common the envelope to the signature on will complete a new citizenship mistakes voters make when the form to be sure they match. form for you. The worker will marking or returning their bal- The most common signature then send the new form to you lots have to do with actual voter problem occurs with female vot- via first-class mail. names. ers. A woman who has married All you have to do then is sign Each voter has a Chickasaw or changed her name for some the form and send it back in the citizenship form on file with other reason must make that addressed and stamped enve- the tribal election secretary. Vi- change on her Chickasaw citi- lope provided. tal information about the voter zenship form. If that change is The other common problem is contained on the form. not made, and the woman signs with names involves simply The Election Commission uti- the ballot using her new name, forgetting to sign the outside lizes the citizenship forms to her ballot will not be counted envelope where indicated. Bal- confirm that the person who because her new signature and lots are discarded each year be- has sent in the ballot is the the signature on her citizenship cause voters neglected to sign same as the person listed on the form do not match. the back of the envelope. citizenship form. It is very simple and easy to For help, you may call the When you sign the outside en- make the proper changes to tribal Election Secretary’s office velope as indicated, you should your citizenship form to ensure at (580) 310-6475 or toll free at sign it as you have signed on your ballot is counted. 1-888-661-0137, or email rita. your citizenship form. Election Simply call the tribal Election [email protected] workers check the signature on Secretary’s office and a worker 12 CHICKASAW TIMES June 2019 Tishomingo District • Seat 2 Robert Kelly Tucker geles, California in 1957. He is volved in every aspect of the success, while improving the Chickasaw Legislature: With the son of the late John and business. He was a hands-on property. over 40 years’ leadership ex- Sharlene Tucker. When Robert’s owner and company leader. After the death of his brother, perience, as a member of the father passed in 1969, Robert During this time, Robert was Robert returned to his home in Chickasaw Nation Legislature, and his brother, the late J. Scott active in City of Dallas politics Sulphur to pursue the Legis- Robert’s goals will be: Tucker, were sent to be raised and served on several sub- lature Seat in the Tishomingo • To honor and protect the by their grandparents, Harley committees for the Dallas City District. Chickasaw Constitution and Cassandra Hurt. Cassandra Council. Robert is unmarried and has • To find jobs for the unem- is a Chickasaw Original Enroll- Robert began his career with two grown daughters. Robert ployed/underemployed Chicka- ee and raised Robert and Scott the Chickasaw Nation in 2012 professed his belief and faith saw citizens in the tradition of the Chicka- at the Black Gold Casino, in the in the Lord, Jesus Christ, many • To keep Chickasaw citizens saw. Surveillance Office. Robert was years ago. well-informed Upon graduation from Plano hired by the Kiowa Nation as Educational Background: • By far, the biggest com- High School, Robert went on to Chief Engineer over the tribe’s Texas Tech Un iversit y plaint from my fellow citizens. attend Texas Tech University two casinos, as well as assisting Civic and/or Community Chickasaw Citizens are not in- ROBERT KELLY TUCKER for two years before returning with the management of Tribal Activities: Crossway Baptist formed of the activities of the to Plano to begin a family busi- assets. Church; involved with the Nation. Name of Candidate: ness with his brother, Scott. In 2013, Robert was recruit- Chickasaw Foundation, the Na- • Propose to provide quarter- Robert Tucker Tucker Commercial was ed by the Chickasaw Nation to tional Rifle Association and the ly meetings with local Tishom- Position Candidate is filing formed in 1982, providing fa- serve as Chief Engineer of the Minority Business Development ingo citizens as well as bi-an- for: Legislator cilities maintenance services to new Artesian Hotel, Casino Council. nual (or annual) visits to our District and Seat Number: Fortune 500 companies in the and Spa where he remained Awards & Honors: Chicka- Citizens-At-Large. Tishomingo District, Seat 2 Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex. until late 2016. At that time, he saw Nation Environmental Name of Children: Background Information: A decade later, after much suc- transferred to another Chicka- Leadership Award 2015; Amer- Victoria and Serena Robert Tucker is your 2019 cess, CIMA Services, Inc. was saw property- Lone Star Park at ican Indian Chamber of Com- Personal Message to the Candidate for the Tishomingo formed, expanding the busi- Grand Prairie. Robert’s leader- merce, Person of the Year 1998; Chickasaw Citizens: I look for- District, Legislature Seat 2, in ness into construction as well ship and asset management SBA Minority Contractor of the ward to serving the Citizens of the Chickasaw Nation. as facilities maintenance. skills helped guide the Lone Year 1998. the Tishomingo District and ask Robert was born in Los An- As an owner, Robert was in- Star Park facility team to much Goal as a Member of the for your support and your vote!

Please Note: Candidates who do not have challengers will not be on the ballot. Ballots will only be mailed to voters in the Pickens and Tishomingo Districts. Candidates without challengers are: Governor Bill Anoatubby and Chris Anoatubby, Governor and Lt. Governor team; Lisa J. Billy, Pontotoc District Seat 5; Beth Alexander, Panola District Seat 1; and Mark Colbert, Supreme Court Seat 1. June 2019 CHICKASAW TIMES 13 Tishomingo District • Seat 2 Bradley Steven Woods presence serving our nation if- Research Institute. He joined wife Ayushi in August of 2018. have already made relationships elected. as a member of the National Personal Message to the and have familiarity with many After college, he proudly Speleological Society with the Chickasaw People: leading members of the tribe. I started his career with the Arbuckle Mountains Grot- I am asking for your vote, for look forward to further devel- Chickasaw Nation in the Geo- to. Since 2011 he has helped you. I will be there to hear your oping and strengthening those spatial Information Depart- ACKRI with studying, map- concerns and be your voice with- relationships and starting new ment. He later took a position ping and conserving cave and in the Legislative branch. I will ones to better serve the Chicka- with Halliburton Energy Servic- karst features associated with represent the better interests of saw Nation and its citizens. I in- es. As the oilfield slowed down the Arbuckle-Simpson Aquifer. citizens from our elders to our tend to go above and beyond if I he had to seek out a new career Protection of the aquifer is vi- youth, from both within and am elected as your new legisla- path, which he found with Mi- tal for many of the people who outside the Chickasaw Nation tor, as I strive to do so with all chelin as a chemist. He contin- live within the Chickasaw Na- boundaries. I will thoroughly re- of my own personal endeavors. ued his career working within tion, especially those within search all matters at hand before the laboratory sciences and is the Tishomingo and Pontotoc making any decisions. With my now employed with Valero En- Districts. The Arbuckle-Simp- family’s history with the tribe I BRADLEY STEVEN WOODS ergy. son Aquifer supplies the Pen- In his spare time, Bradley has nington Creek to Tishomingo, Name of Candidate: been passionate about learn- the Blue River to Durant, 2/3 of Bradley Steven Woods ing the art of photography the water into the Lake of the Position Candidate is filing since the age of fifteen. He has Arbuckle’s, Travertine Creek in for: Legislator grown over his years to become the Chickasaw National Recre- District and Seat Number: an award winning, self-taught ational Area, Honey Creek feed- Tishomingo District, Seat 2 nature photographer. He very- ing Turner Falls in Davis, OK, Background Information: recently won first place in pho- as well as the Byrd’s Mill Spring Bradley Steven Woods was tography at the 2019 Artesian which is the main drinking wa- born November 14, 1987 to Arts Festival in Sulphur, Okla- ter supply for Ada, OK and sur- Steven and Paula Woods. He is homa. He has been a featured rounding areas. The Chickasaw the grandson of Jerry and Pat artist at many tribal locations Nation has recognized this im- Woods, and Marvin and Ruth including; Exhibit C Gallery in portance along the Blue River Edgar. His lineage comes from Oklahoma City, the Welcome and partnered with The Nature Almeda James Engle, Author H. Center in Davis, OK and the Conservancy to create the Oka’ James, Suel James, Josephine Visitor Center in Sulphur, OK. Yanahli Preserve. He also vol- Brown James, Leona Colbert Educational Background: unteers his time with The Na- Wesley and Esau Seeley, all of Bradley spent his early years ture Conservancy to help with whom were original Chickasaw here in his hometown of Sul- special projects and clean-ups. enrollees. phur from Pre-K through High Goal as a Member of the Bradley grew up outside the School attending the Sulphur Chickasaw Legislature: town of Sulphur, Oklahoma school system. After gradua- His goals as a legislator are to from the age of two. Ever since tion, he attended East Central provide our citizens from youth he was a young boy he has been University (ECU) in Ada, Okla- to elders with the best services involved in many tribal activi- homa. He spent his first two possible. He will continually ties with his family. With your years studying Medical Physics. push to grow and expand our support, he hopes to follow He then switched to studying services for our citizens outside in their footsteps. His grand- Biology in which he graduated the Chickasaw Nation boundar- mother, Pat Woods, worked for with B.S. and minor in Math- ies to the best of our abilities. the tribe for over 40 years. His ematics. He also wants to see that the father, Steven Woods, has been Civic and/or Community Ac- nation protects our lands and an elected official since 1992, tivities: culture for all future genera- and has served as legislator During his time at ECU he tions to enjoy for years to come. since 2002. Bradley looks for- got involved with what became Name of Spouse: ward to continuing his family’s the Arbuckle Cave and Karst Bradley recently married his 14 CHICKASAW TIMES June 2019 Chickasaw voter count by state across the U.S.

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20 590 ME WA 19 VT 75 4 NH MT ND 60 12 490 76 MA MN 71 37 OR 19 NY 9RI 135 WI 94 ID 64 SD MI 65 34CT 62 NJ WY 41 PA 58 110 IA 106 78 8 DE 260 NE OH 22 45 IL IN 198 MD NV 125 WV 526 480 70 VA UT 417 19 DC 2,539 CO KY 160 KS MO CA NC 171 TN 20,176 712 103 376 399 SC 32 AZ OK HI NM AR 72 108 195 MS AL GA 5,993 185 TX LA 380 FL

Every state, D.C., Guam, USVI, other countries home to voters Did you know Chickasaw voters live that total, 20,176 live in Oklahoma. The France (1), Germany (2), Italy (1), Swe- Remember to cast your ballot, sign in every state in the union, as well as next most populous state is Texas, with den (1), Switzerland (1), and the United your outer envelope and return as soon the District of Columbia, a U.S. common- 5,993 Chickasaw voters, and in third Kingdom (4). There are also a number as possible. All ballots must be received wealth and nine foreign countries? place was California with 2,539. of Chickasaws serving in the military by 10:30 a.m. on July 30 to be counted. That’s right! While the majority of In addition to the 50 states and the who utilize American Post Office (APO) For assistance, you may call the tribal Chickasaw voters continue to live in District of Columbia, Chickasaw voters addresses while they serve overseas. election secretary’s office at (580) 310- Oklahoma, we are now spread out now reside in the American common- Wherever they live, all Chickasaw vot- 6475 or toll free at 1-888-661-0137, or across the country and the world. wealth of Guam (1) and the US Virgin ers will receive their mail-in ballots in email [email protected] The most recent voter count indicated Islands (2), plus the countries of Aus- July. The ballots are mailed first-class a total of 36,201 Chickasaw voters. Of tralia (2), Canada (14), Deutschland (1), from Albuquerque, N.M. on July 11. June 2019 CHICKASAW TIMES 15 Chickasaw Voters Exercise Your Right to Vote! The Chickasaw Nation Election Com- mission and election secretary encour- ages ALL registered Chickasaws to cast their votes for the candidate of their choice. YOUR VOTE COUNTS! As a citizen and eligible voter of the Chickasaw Nation you have the honor to cast your vote for your tribal leaders. Don’t miss this opportunity to make your voice be heard. Cast your vote and return your absentee ballot in the pre- paid envelope supplied in your ballot packet. • CAST YOUR VOTE FOR THE CANDI- DATE OF YOUR CHOICE • PLACE YOUR BALLOT IN THE INNER ENVELOPE • PLACE INNER ENVELOPE IN “OUT- ER” ENVELOPE • SIGN YOUR NAME WHERE INDICAT- ED ON “OUTER” ENVELOPE • PLACE YOUR BALLOT IN THE MAIL IMPORTANT NOTE: You MUST sign your name as addressed to you, or your vote will NOT BE COUNTED.

Editor’s note: This special edition of the Chickasaw Times is an election issue. It contains the announcements and pictures of all candidates. Biographical sketches and personal messages in this issue were submitted by the candidates. 16 CHICKASAW TIMES June 2019 VOTING FORMS

2019 Chickasaw Nation Primary Election Ballots feature ‘oval’ to be filled The official mail ballot sample is illustrated below. Voters will fill in the oval next to the name of the candidate for whom they are voting. 1. Make your selection carefully and mark your ballot by completing the oval next to your choice. Select only (1) candidate for each office. Seal the ballot in the Secrecy Envelope. Insert the Secrecy 2. After marking your ballot, seal it in the SECRECY ENVELOPE. DO NOT MARK ON THIS ENVELOPE. Envelope in the Outer Envelope. Sign your name EXACTLY 3. To ensure confidentiality, the SECRECY ENVELOPE is removed from the OUTER ENVELOPE before ballot counting begins. as it appears on the mailing label on the back of the Outer En- NOTE: Should your ballot arrive without the SECRECY ENVELOPE your assurance of confidentiality cannot be guaranteed. 4. Seal the SECRECY ENVELOPE in the OUTER ENVELOPE, then SIGN YOUR NAME USING BLUE OR BLACK INK on the back of the OUTER ENVELOPE. velope using blue or black ink. No postage is necessary. Mail SIGN YOUR NAME EXACTLY AS IT APPEARS ON THE MAILING LABEL. your ballot as soon as possible to beat the 10:30 a.m., July 30 5. If you are unable to sign the outer envelope and must make your mark instead, please have your mark witnessed by a notary public. deadline. 6. Mail your ballot as soon as possible. Ballots received after 10:30 a.m., July 30, 2019, will NOT be counted. If you have any questions regarding the ballot or the elec- 7. To assure a fair election, ballots will be stored in a locked, secure location. tion process, please contact the Chickasaw Nation election office at (580) 310-6411 or 1-888-661-0137.

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PICKENS DISTRICT 3

Linda Briggs Mike WatsonSAMPLE

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2019 Primary Election Ballot Enclosed Return Before July 30, 2019 SAMPLE SAMPLE