Four Candidates Running for Chief in Fond du Lac

Wednesday, August 06, 2003 at 17:20

 

 

 

Four people will be running for chief of the Fond du Lac First Nation when the band holds its election later this week.

 

The candidates let their names stand at a nomination meeting held yesterday.

 

Chief Eddie Martin will be seeking his 3rd term in office. He’s been chief of the Fond du Lac band for the past 4 years.

 

His challengers include Rudy Adam, Peter Fern and Diane McDonald. Adam and Fern are former band councillors.

 

Meantime, 24 candidates are running for the 6 seats on council, including all 6 incumbents.

 

The election will be held this Friday.