After many years of service to the communities of Tulalip and Marysville, Don Hatch Jr. “Penoke” will retire at the end of his current term on the Tulalip Tribes Board of Directors.
That means that only one incumbent will be on the ballot as tribal members select two representatives to the 7-member board during elections and the annual General Council meeting on March 16.
Mark Hatch is seeking re-election to the board, and 13 other candidates are vying for votes. Standing for election, in addition to Mark Hatch, are Pat Contraro, Angel Cortez, Debra Fryberg Hatch Muir, David Fryberg, Jr., Raymond L. Fryberg, Sr., Leland “Fella” Jones, Jr., Shelly Lacy, Margie Santibanez, Theresa Sheldon, Danny Simpson, Sr., Tammy Taylor, Herman Williams, Jr., and Marie Zackuse.
The two candidates receiving the highest number of votes will be elected to serve three-year terms on the Tribes’ governing body.
During the General Council, which takes place beginning at 10 a.m. at the Tulalip Resort Casino, tribal members will also elect officers of the board. Voting polls open 7 a.m. – 1 p.m.