Campaign supporters gather outside the Mashpee Wampanoag Government Center on Sunday
MASHPEE – The Chairman of the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe has been re-elected to a third term as the tribe works to build a resort casino in Taunton.
Cedric Cromwell defeated challenger Aaron Tobey 358-298 Sunday and now begins a new 4-year term.
“I am honored to have been re-elected to finish what this administration has worked so hard to achieve,” Cromwell said in a statement. “Our government has grown by leaps and bounds over the past several years, offering employment and a wide-range of services for our people.”
“We look to secure our Land in Trust and move forward with the completion of a $1 billion dollar casino that will serve as an economic development platform for my people for generations to come,” Cromwell added.
Vice-Chair Jessie “Little Doe” Baird won another term, narrowly defeating challenger Carlton Hendricks 258-254. Marie Stone garnered 155 votes.
Gordon Harris was elected treasurer, defeating Angela Shwom 329-222.
In the race for Secretary, Ann Marie Askey was elected with 290 votes. Paula Peters and Charles Foster both received 186 votes.
David Weeden won a run-off for a Tribal Council seat with 330 votes. Laura Etta Miranda received 288 votes and Marjorie Seagraves garnered 44.
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