The Penticton Indian Band has completed the election process for the position of Chief. The polls closed at 8:00pm and the vote count was carried out for three candidates vying for the next four-year term (2024-2028).
Penticton Indian Band Chief election results
This election had the most voter turn out in the history of elections for the Penticton Indian Band
The election results were as follows:
Greg Gabriel - 147
Joseph Pierre - 105
Timmothy Lezard - 110
Spoiled Ballots - 8
Total Votes = 370
Successful Incumbent Chief Greg Gabriel was re-elected and will continue his duties immediately and will be present for the next regularly scheduled Chief and Council meeting on October 22, 2024. The election process is not complete yet, as there are nominations for eight (8) position for a new term for council, next Wednesday, October 23, 2024 and elections taking place on December 7, 2024. Once the Council elections are complete, there will be a ceremony conducted to welcome the new leadership.