A Voice from the Eastern Door
A Voice from the Eastern Door
Peter J. Herne was sworn in as Tribal Court Judge.
Glen Lazore was sworn-in to the police commission.
L-R: Danielle Lazore-Thompson, Chief James Ransom, Barbara Gray, Chief Lorraine White, Dale White, Sub-Chief Stacy Adams, Chief Barbara Lazore, Peter J. Herne, and Sub-Chief Ron LaFrance
The St. Regis Mohawk Tribe has appointed a Mohawk man to the position of Tribal Court Judge.
Peter J. Herne was officially sworn-in Monday morning by tribal chiefs Lorraine White, Barbara Lazore and James Ransom.
His appointment is a significant step for the tribe in their effort to reform the system of government there.
Also sworn-in Monday were two new members to the election board, Mark Martin and Betty Roundpoint. They join sitting members Katrina Jacobs and Christie Horn.
Council also swore in a new member to the police commission: Glen Lazore.
Read next week for an interview with Judge Herne.
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