The Snoqualmie Indian Tribe held its annual membership meeting and general election on Saturday, May 9. The annual meeting provided members updates on Tribal projects. More than 200 tribal members attended and participated in the election.

Elections were held for five council positions, and two alternate positions. Three incumbent council members were re-elected, Robert de los Angeles, Sharon Frelinger and Steve de los Angeles. New members Richard Zambrano and Daniel Willoughby were voted in to the other two council seats. All five will serve four-year terms. Wes Willoughby and Melynda Davis were elected to serve two-year terms as alternates.

Officers were also chosen, to serve until May 2016. Sunny E. Clear was named vice-chairperson, Alisa M. Burley as tribal secretary and Richard V. Zambrano as treasurer.

“The new council is ready to get down to business,” said council chairperson Carolyn Lubenau. “We look forward to working together to strengthen the tribal government and improve the lives of our members.”

The Snoqualmie Indian Tribe is a federally recognized tribe in the Puget Sound region of Washington state. The Tribe owns and operates Snoqualmie Casino in Snoqualmie.

For more information visit www.snoqualmietribe.us.