The Chairman is taking it mighty slow at our expense.
The election results sent a message. The Tribe wanted change. Apparently, the Chairman was in no rush. He cancelled the Wednesday Feb 15 Council meeting and scheduled one for March 8, That’s nearly a month’s delay. Instead of performing the ceremonial swearing in of the six council members, he delayed it for ten days. So, maybe it will happen this Wednesday. Who knows? And then there’s the budget. It will be delayed again. He’s headed to an NCAI meeting, his second major trip in a month’s time. You try to figure out what this is all about because we don’t get it.
Sober House living room
PROJECTS MOVE AHEAD, TRIBE ON TARGET WITH CRITICAL PROJECTS
The men’s sober house has been fully renovated and will be ready
for occupancy in March. The home will accommodate 8 men in the 4 bedroom, two bath, house. The house has a large Livingroom, dining room and kitchen. The live in director has an apartment downstairs. Tribal members and friends
The place is so nice you don’t want to leave.
donated the furniture, and appliances for men in recovery. Vice Chairman Carlton Hendricks, Jr. says this community partnership will help to make the program a success. He adds that another home is set to be renovated soon.
A tour of the oyster farm (HACCP facility) is pretty remarkable. The
The facility will pump thousands of dollars into our economy.
building (60 x 60)is closed in, and the finishing touches are being made for the processing of shellfish. The latest equipment including conveyors, to sort, clean, and distribute shellfish is set for
David Pocknett, Jr. shows off hundreds of traps made by the team.
delivery. The HACCP team made the hundreds of traps that line the building. Tribal men have played a major role in building this facility that will move the tribe into the marketplace on every level. We will be competitive by producing, harvesting, and selling oysters and clams. A fish market is also on the horizon. 
The shelter for the homeless is also close to opening. It’s another project opening to serve an urgent need.
This is what the tribal government is supposed to do. Serve. Do the work. With the new diverse Council all the weight will no longer be on be on the Wamp 5 (2 officers and 3 Council members) The 7 will help us catch up after loosing so much time and so many lives.
