Sherri-Lynn Hill will be the 59th elected chief of Six Nations of the Grand River Elected Council following an election Saturday.
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Hill received 606 votes to beat her only contender Steve Williams, who garnered 444 votes.
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“I want to express appreciation to my opponent, congratulations to the new elected councillors, and a heartfelt appreciation to all of you how supported me,” Hill wrote in a Facebook post on Sunday. “I want to extend my hand in friendship and cooperation to those who may not have cast their votes in my favor. I ask you to keep an open mind over this term, for I am committed to being a leader for all.”
Hill, who has served as an elected councilor since December 2013, will replace Chief Mark Hill who did not seek re-election.
Hill said she would work closely with the out-going chief to ensure a smooth transition.
“I believe the people of Six Nations have the right to a leader who embodies integrity, honesty, transparency, and accountability with action,” said the chief-elect. “I pledge to be that leader, dedicated to serving our community with the utmost honor and responsibility.”
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Band members voted last August to make several changes to the Six Nations Election Code, resulting in a two-term limit for councilors, increasing the term of office from three years to four, and increasing the number of councilors from 9 to 12.
Elected to the council table are:
– Cynthia Jamieson, 576 votes
– Greg Frazer, 550 votes
– Melba Thomas, 511 votes
– Hazel Johnson, 494 votes
– Helen Miller, 479 votes
– Audrey Powless Bomberry, 470 votes
– Kerry Bomberry, 459 votes
– Alaina VanEvery, 451 votes
– Dayle Bomberry, 444 votes
– Amos Keye, 414 votes
– Dean Hill, 369 votes
– Carole Greene, 311 votes
The 59th Six Nations of the Grand River Elected Council will be sworn in Tuesday, Nov. 7 in the council chambers at 6 pm, with a special council meeting to follow.
The ceremony will be live streamed on the SNGR Facebook page.
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