The Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians (GTB) held its oath of office ceremony for three newly elected tribal council members on Wednesday afternoon at Leelanau Sands Casino Showroom in Peshawbestown.
Tribal Council candidates with the most votes from the tribe’s general election held in June were sworn in and included Ryan Memberto, Francis Carew, and David Wonegeshik during the event.
Incumbent Brian Napont, who was slated to be sworn in after receiving the most votes in the general election, withdrew from his seat after taking another job with the tribe’s natural resources department.
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