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Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation (MCFN) has finalized its nominees for this year\u2019s Chief and Council election. From incumbents to newcomers it\u2019s a huge list. After a meeting on Oct. 18, election officials determined that voters will have six nominees to choose from for Chief and 23 for the seven Council positions. In the running for Chief are Ellen Coady, Kenneth Scott Hughes, Arland K. LaForme, Margaret Sault, Nancy Rowe-Henry and current Elected Chief Claire Sault. Nominees for Council include Ellen Coady, Allen King, Craig King, Kerri L. King, Michele King, Valarie King, Jai King-Green, Arland K. LaForme, R. Kelly LaForme, Burl LaForme, Stephanie Lloy LaForme, Mike Maracle, Chris Myke, Katy Rowe, Tammy Rowe-Chapin, Kelly Orville Sault, Darin Wybenga and current Councillors Erma Ferrell, Jesse James Herkimer, Leslie Maracle,… <\/p>\n

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Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation (MCFN) has finalized its nominees for this year\u2019s Chief and Council election. From incumbents to newcomers it\u2019s a huge list. After a meeting on Oct. 18, election officials determined that voters will have six nominees to choose from for Chief and 23 for the seven Council positions. In the running for Chief are Ellen Coady, Kenneth Scott Hughes, Arland K. LaForme, Margaret Sault, Nancy Rowe-Henry and current Elected Chief Claire Sault. Nominees for Council include Ellen Coady, Allen King, Craig King, Kerri L. King, Michele King, Valarie King, Jai King-Green, Arland K. LaForme, R. Kelly LaForme, Burl LaForme, Stephanie Lloy LaForme, Mike Maracle, Chris Myke, Katy Rowe, Tammy Rowe-Chapin, Kelly Orville Sault, Darin Wybenga and current Councillors Erma Ferrell, Jesse James Herkimer, Leslie Maracle,... <\/p>\n

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