Tohono O'odham candidates have something to offer

THURSDAY, MAY 22, 2003

Members of the Tohono O'odham Nation of Arizona will go to the polls on Saturday to choose a chairman and vice-chairman.

Incumbents Edward D. Manuel, 56, and Henry A. Ram�n, 68, will face off Vivian Juan-Saunders, 43, and Ned Norris Jr., 47.

Chairman Manuel and vice-chairman Ram�n have been running the tribe for the past eight years. They cite improvements in tribal services and programs. They still want to develop a long-term financial plan.

Juan-Saunders would be the first woman to run the tribe if elected. She wants the tribe to focus on developing a workforce. Norris says finances and long-term investment are an issue.

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O'odham tribal leaders face challengers in Saturday election (The Tucson Citizen 5/22)