Klamath Tribes chairman wins re-election

KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. (AP) – The Klamath Tribes chairman has been elected for another three-year term.

The Herald and News reports that Chairman Don Gentry won the April 27 tribal election with 201 votes. Ten candidates ran for the position.

Myra Gail Hatcher was elected vice chairman.

Gentry says he’s looking forward to working with the new elected officials. He says the Tribes are discussing opening an RV park and hotel and expanding the casino.

Gentry and other winners will take office after a period for contesting the election has passed. Gentry says the new tribal council will hold its first meeting May 11 if no complaints are filed.

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Information from: Herald and News, http://www.heraldandnews.com