Derek Bailey (tribal chairman)

Derek Bailey (tribal chairman)
Chairman Derek Bailey

Derek J. Bailey is Chairman of the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians (GBT) and a candidate for the U.S. House of Representatives.

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Early years

Bailey is a native of Traverse City, Michigan, and grew up there and in neighboring Leelanau County.[1]

Tribal service

Bailey began serving as the fifth GTB Tribal Chairman in November 2008.[2][3] Previously, he served on the GTB Tribal Council from 2004-2008; he has also filled the chairmanship for the Inter-Tribal Council of MI, Inc. and the Chippewa/Ottawa Resource Authority.

Congressional campaign

On October 1, 2011, Bailey announced his intention to run for U.S. Representative for Michigan's newly redrawn 1st congressional district. He is running as a Democrat in the primary against Gary McDowell, a state representative who lost in the general election in 2010 against first-time candidate Dan Benishek.[4]

Personal and other public service

In May 2010, Bailey was appointed by President Barack Obama to the National Advisory Council on Indian Education. He received a master’s degree in social work from Grand Valley State University in 1998. He resides with his wife, Tonia, in Leelanau County, Michigan with their five children: Panika, Nimkees, Daanis, Ohsaw Kihew and Maengun.

References

  1. ^ Associated Press, September 30, 2011
  2. ^ news article
  3. ^ George Weeks (4 September 2011 page=B1). "Tribal leader may run". Traverse City Record-Eagle. 
  4. ^ Associated Press, September 30, 2011

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Preceded by
unknown
Chairman of the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians
2008 –
Succeeded by
Incumbent

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