Miller, Hargrove, Shippentower-Games, and Dillon

Four council candidates move on

By Meghan Erkkinen

The number of candidates for Puyallup Tribal Council was narrowed down from 20 to four after the first round of votes April 19. The four candidates who are moving on to the general election are current Councilmember Herman Dillon, Sr., Roleen Hargrove, Sylvia P. Miller, and Nancy Shippentower-Games.

The four contestants will vie for two seats in the general election. On the same ballot, Quiasee Mills beat out opponent Chester Earl for a seat on the trust board. Quiasee Mills received 383 votes while Chester Earl received 180.

The general election will be held June 7.

Almost 1,300 votes were cast in the primary elections.

Remaining candidates:

    Herman Dillon, Sr.    214 votes

    Sylvia P. Miller    181 votes

    Nancy Shippentower-Games    174 votes

    Roleen Hargrove    119 votes

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