The newly elected and re-elected members of the CRIT Tribal Council have been installed.
An installation ceremony took place January 2nd at the Bluewater Resort and Casino Showroom.
Re-elected Tribal Council Chairwoman Amelia Flores thanked everyone who supported her, “Thank you to all my supporters, friends, family and thank you to the Tribal Community for your unwavering support”
Councilman Bobby Page delivered the opening prayer before Chairwoman Flores introduced special guests in attendance including Ronald Flores, Councilman for the Pascua Yaqui Tribal Council; Jordan Joaquin, President of the Quechan Tribe;
Jonathan Koteen, Quechan Councilmember; Donald Medart Jr.; Quechan Councilmember;
Jason N Chavez, Director of Tribal Affairs for Governor Hobbs; Cissimarie Juan, Project Coordinator for Governor Hobbs; and Dezbah Hatathli, Native Nation Ambassador for infrastructure development at the Arizona Department of Transportation.
Exiting Tribal Councilmembers Johnson JD Fisher, Bobby Page, and Jaymee Moore provided words of encouragement as they thanked everyone for their unwavering support throughout the time they served on Tribal Council.
Before the new council was introduced, Chairwoman Flores noted what a tremendous achievement this is for all the new members and what a monumental moment this is as six members of the new administration will be female marking a new chapter for the Colorado River Indian Tribes.
The newly elected Councilmembers delivered brief remarks. Councilwoman Vanessa Welch gave her thanks and appreciation to everyone who supported her. Councilman Tommy Drennan thanked everyone who pushed for him and believed in him. Councilwoman Raeanne Patch thanked everyone who supported her and gave her the chance to make a difference and said she is ready to make that change. Councilwoman Tracey Quillin gave her thanks and appreciation to everyone who supported her along the way.
The event ended with CRIT Royalty and the Mohave bird signers performing three bird songs, first attendant for little Miss CRIT Eva Charles performing a Navajo song, and the River Tribes United Dance Group.
