Kickapoo Traditional Tribe of Texas elects new Tribal Council

By: Jose G. Landa, Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc., Copyright 2015

The Kickapoo Traditional Tribe of Texas Election Board under the leadership of Chairman Monica Perez (Wetodocua) announced the preliminary election results of their 2015 Tribal Council Election held during the week of November 16-22, 2015 with Tribal Council Chairman Juan Garza being upset by Estavio Elizondo, whom garnered 177 votes compared to Garza’s 129 votes and Tony Salazar’s 15 votes.

For Tribal Treasurer, David Trevino won the election with 142 votes compared to David Rogriguez’s 73 votes, Javier Garza’s 56 votes, and Rogelio Elizondo’s 47 votes.

For Tribal Secretary, David Valdez, Sr. won the election with 162 votes compared to Daniel Gonzalez, Sr.’s 111 votes and Mario Gonzalez’s 39 votes.

The preliminary election results signals new leadership for the federally recognized Native American Tribe headquartered in Eagle Pass, Maverick County, Texas on the U.S.-Mexico border.

The Kickapoo Traditonal Tribe of Texas own and operate the only legal gambling casino in the State of Texas.

The Kickapoo Traditional Tribe of Texas Election Board is comprised of Chairman Monica Perez (Wetodocua), Secretary Gabriela Jimenez (Pakachia), and Board member Brandon Trevino (Kisoata).