Chairman of Confederated Tribes of Chehalis Reservation resigns

Leaders of the Chehalis Tribe: Back row, from left: Treasurer Shoni Pannkuk and Vice Chairman Jessie Goddard. Front row: Secretary David Burnett, former Chairman Don Secena and Fifth Council Member Leroy Boyd, Sr. Goddard will be serving as acting chair following Secena's resignation. Photo: Chehalis Tribe Newsletter

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Chairman of Confederated Tribes of Chehalis Reservation resigns

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don secena

washington

Posted: Thursday, June 1, 2017

Chairman Don Secena of the Confederated Tribes of the Chehalis Reservation has resigned, according to news reports.

Secena just won re-election to a second term in November. But he stepped down due to health reasons, according to the report. He previously served as vice chair for eight years.

Vice Chairman Jessie Goddard will serve as acting chairman until the position is filled.

The tribe is based in Washington state.

Read More on the Story:
Chehalis Tribe Chairman Resigns (The Centralia Chronicle 6/1)
Don Secena resigns as chairman of Chehalis Indian Tribe (The Olympian 5/31)

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