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Sneed elected Principal Chief of Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians11 September 2019(PRESS RELEASE) -- Current Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians Principal Chief Richard Sneed was elected for a four-year term as principal chief last Thursday. Chief Sneed was elected with 55% of the vote, defeating Teresa McCoy. The elections were open to enrolled members of the EBCI. “It is a great honor to have been elected to serve the people of the Eastern Band as their Principal Chief,” said Sneed. “Our tribe has seen significant growth in recent years and it’s important to continue stabilizing our government as we continue to grow — recognizing our meaningful history with North Carolina while building a strong future for our community.” Chief Sneed’s race was part of a slate of elections for the tribe, including Alan B. Ensley, who was elected Vice Chief over Jim Owle.
Sneed elected Principal Chief of Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians
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