As the newly elected chairman of the Squaxin Island Tribe of Washington, Jim Peters says education, the environment and improving communication with tribal members are among his top priorities.

Peters, 46, said he wants to make the tribal council's actions more transparent. He said tribal members have largely been left out of the decision-making process.

Peters has served as the tribe's natural resources director and as the tribal relations coordinator for the state Department of Natural Resources.

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Tribe's new chairman aims for more open government (The Olympian 5/27)

Relevant Links:
Squaxin Island Tribe - http://www.squaxinisland.org

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