By Kody Ferron, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Yellowknifer It will be a two-way race as the Lutsel K\u2019e Dene First Nation holds an election for a new chief on Wednesday, June 3. Incumbent James Marlowe and challenger Stephanie Poole are on the ballot. Marlowe said many community members encouraged him to seek re-election. \u201cI have unfinished business, and I was asked to submit my name for chief again,\u201d he said. \u201cMy record for the last three years has been positive.\u201d Under his leadership, Marlowe said Lutsel K\u2019e has realized significant achievements. \u201cI believe that [after] being in office for 3.5 years, I\u2019ve done more than any other leadership has previously done,\u201d he said, noting accomplishments such as 10 new homes, progress on outstanding treaty annuity negotiations, and ongoing work related… <\/p>\n
By Kody Ferron, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Yellowknifer It will be a two-way race as the Lutsel K\u2019e Dene First Nation holds an election for a new chief on Wednesday, June 3. Incumbent James Marlowe and challenger Stephanie Poole are on the ballot. Marlowe said many community members encouraged him to seek re-election. \u201cI have unfinished business, and I was asked to submit my name for chief again,\u201d he said. \u201cMy record for the last three years has been positive.\u201d Under his leadership, Marlowe said Lutsel K\u2019e has realized significant achievements. \u201cI believe that [after] being in office for 3.5 years, I\u2019ve done more than any other leadership has previously done,\u201d he said, noting accomplishments such as 10 new homes, progress on outstanding treaty annuity negotiations, and ongoing work related... <\/p>\n