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With over 18 years of current administrative experience, Assistant Chief Palmer seeks to retain his seat for a second term.

“This election is about choosing the only candidate for the Office of the Assistant Chief that understands and embraces the high demands of the position and complexities our Tribal Nation faces with the current State and Federal Administrations. Navigating these next four years requires leadership principles reflecting the traditional values of our people, institutional tribal knowledge to voice our interests, resources to advocate in any political environment, and current administrative experience to continue strengthening the Executive Office, securing the Seminole Nation the best representation.” stated Asst. Chief Palmer.

Asst. Chief Palmer focused on the day-to-day operations ensuring fiscal responsibility and represented the Seminole Nation in tribal consultations and conferences throughout the term. Participation through testimony and open comment periods seeking policy reform and funding needs led to involvement with many federal agencies and programs including USDA, FEMA, OVW/VAWA, and DOI to list a few. Local advocacy initiatives involved the public-school districts within the reservation boundaries, and with other officials.

“Understanding different perspectives along with respectful consultation leads to improved relationships with positive outcomes. Welcoming governmental leadership to our table and sharing the challenges we face is only the first step in positive reform and more importantly, exercising our Sovereignty.” stated Asst. Chief Palmer.

Asst. Chief Palmer stresses the need for consistency in leadership, voter participation, and voters learning about the candidates’ understanding of the critically high demands of the position with weighted consideration based on the candidates’ ethics, previous involvement with Tribal government, and capacity to connect with and represent the people of the Seminole Nation prior to heading to the polls or submitting absentee ballots by mail.

More information about Assistant Chief Palmer’s reelection campaign can be found on Facebook@ Brian Palmer.