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Seminole Tribe of Florida 2007 General Elections NOTICE SEMINOLE TRIBAL ELECTION MAY 14, 2007 In accordance with the Constitution and Bylaws of the Seminole Tribe of Florida and the Corporate Charter and Bylaws of the Seminole Tribe of Florida, Inc., a General Election is called for the following offices on Monday, May 14, 2007. Candidates who have qualified for each office are listed. SEMINOLE TRIBE OF FLORIDA TRIBAL COUNCIL CHAIRMAN: 1. Mitchell Cypress 2. Moses B. Osceola BIG CYPRESS REPRESENTATIVE: 1. David R. Cypress 2. Daniel Jumper 3. Manuel (Mondo) Tiger BRIGHTON REPRESENTATIVE: 1. Sandy Billie, Jr. 2. Andrew Bowers, Jr. 3. Matthew John Gopher 4. John Wayne Huff 5. Roger Smith HOLLYWOOD REPRESENTATIVE: 1. Elton Carl Baxley 2. Max B. Osceola, Jr. 3. Leoma Motlow Poore 4. Gordon O. Wareham SEMINOLE TRIBE OF FLORIDA, INC. BOARD OF DIRECTORS PRESIDENT: 1. Richard Bowers 2. Jason Don Billie 3. Amy Johns 4. Tony Sanchez, Jr.

5. Todd Kevin Osceola BIG CYPRESS REPRESENTATIVE: 1. Paul Bowers, Sr. 2. Cicero Osceola BRIGHTON REPRESENTATIVE: 1. Willie Johns 2. Johnnie Jones, Sr. 3. Theresa Nunez 4. Jack Smith, Jr. HOLLYWOOD REPRESENTATIVE: 1. David D. DeHass 2. Marcellus Osceola, Sr. 3. Gloria Wilson Those members voting “ABSENTEE” will be furnished upon request in writing. If voting by mail, please request an absentee ballot at once to allow enough time for ballots to be mailed to you and be returned to the Secretary’s office on or before May 14, 2007. Mark your ballots at once and return them so thay can be included in the count for this election. All eligible voters are requested to cast their ballots at established polling places on the three (3) reservations or by absentee ballots. VOTING LOCATIONS: HOLLYWOOD RESERVATION: Executive Office Auditorium, Hollywood, Florida BIG CYPRESS RESERVATION: Senior Center, Big Cypress, Florida BRIGHTON RESERVATION: Education Building, Brighton, Florida Eligible members and shareholders are urged to exercize their right to vote in this election.

Special Joint Session Meeting Held Council, Board Meet Together

By Chris Jenkins HOLLYWOOD — With general elections less than a month away, the Board of Directors and the Tribal Council met on April 2 for a special joint session and approved voting-related resolutions. Each entity approved two resolutions during the meeting. The Tribal Council passed: Resolution

4 for the approval of the voting list for general elections May 14 and Resolution 5 for the approval of the election board for general elections. The Board of Directors passed: Resolution 6 for the approval of the voting list for general elections and Resolution 7 for the approval of the election board for general elections.

Get Out and Vote! May 14, 2007 Polls Open: 8:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Polling Locations: Big Cypress Reservation Senior Center Hollywood Reservation Tribal Office Auditorium Brighton Reservation Education Office

Approved Registered Voter List Big Cypress Alexander, Catherine Janell All Runner, Norma Lee Alumbaugh, Beverly Kay Andrews, Toi Justin Mae Armstrong, Camilla Adrienne Baker, Marissa Kay Balentine, James Jr. Balentine, James Junior Balentine, Jerry Lee Balentine, Jerry Littletiger Balentine, Jessalyn Cody Bert, Dusti-Jo Ann Bert, Georgina Kaye Bert, Heath Cody Bert, Jody Tigertail Bert, Tony Shawn Bevenue, Sheila Joyce Billie, Ada (Etta) Cypress Billie, Alice Billie, Alice McKinley Billie, Allen M. Billie, Almira Kathleen Billie, Amos Billie, Amos Moses Billie, April Mary Billie, Bobbie Jamie Billie, Bobbie (Lou) Bowers Billie, Brian Billie, Byron Lee Billie, Carradine Billie, Christopher Lee Billie, Clifton Lewis Billie, Clinton Albert Billie, Danny Billie, Eddie C. Billie, Edmond Perry Billie, Eldean Jo Billie, Frank Billie, Frank J. Billie, George Billie, Heath Floyd Billie, Heather Lorraine Billie, Issaiah Colt Billie, James Billie, Jason Lee Billie, Jessica Jo Billie, Joe Junior Billie, Julius Ivan Billie, Junior Billie, Katherine Louise Billie, Leroy Billie, Lesley Yesenia Billie, Linda Billie, Lonnie Billie, Loraine Billie, Louise B. Billie, Mariann Ruby Billie, Marlin Jay Billie, Matthew Jason Billie, Melissa Diana Billie, Minnie Billie, Nancy Billie, Norman Jeffery Billie, Patsy Billie, Pilot Billie, Ronnie Billie, Texas Billie, Thomas Mark Allen Billie, Thomas Tommy Billie, Tommi Agnes Billie Jr., Marvin Jason Billie Jr., Nicodemus Leon Billie Jr., Reuben Henry Billie Jr., Roy Weaver Billie Sr., Marvin Jason Billie Sr., Nicodemus Billie Sr., Ronnie Bobby Bowers, Andrew Shawn Bowers, Clarissa April Bowers, David Bowers, Ginnie Bowers, Joel Micco Bowers, Nadine Bowers, Neal Martin Bowers, Pauletta Jan Bowers, Richard Junior Bowers, Wilson Dick Bowers Jr., Paul Bowers Sr., Paul Brooks, Pauline Willie Bullard, Meredith Brooke Buster, Christopher Buster, Daisy M. Buster, Dana Buster, Erin Dawn Buster, Esther Cypress Buster, Ira Billy Buster, Sally Buster Jr., Alvin Chadwick, Jennifer Lucretia Cypress, Andy Cypress, Angie Cypress, Arnold Cypress, Carol Frank Cypress, Charles Stanley Cypress, Charley Whitney Cypress, Charlie Cypress, Claudine Candy Cypress, Clorine Cathy Cypress, Cornelius Theodore Cypress, Crystal Denise Cypress, Dakotah Blayne Cypress, David Roger Cypress, Devin Mindy Cypress, Donna Lynn

Cypress, Doreen Rose Cypress, Eric Macy Cypress, Eugene Myron Cypress, Eugenia Gayle Cypress, Helena Cypress, Janice Lee Cypress, Jeannette Billie Cypress, Jonah Frank Cypress, Karen Rose Cypress, Leatrice Beth Cypress, Lorraine L. Cypress, Louise Cypress, Lydia L. Cypress, Lydia Lee Cypress, Marcia Ann Cypress, Mary Frances Cypress, Mary Lou Cypress, Michael Barry Cypress, Michaelene Evelyn Cypress, Miranda Emogene Cypress, Mitchell Cypress, Patrick Cypress, Patrina Victoria Cypress, Patsy Jane Cypress, Raymond H. Cypress, Regina Jo Cypress, Robb Damon Cypress, Roy Henry Cypress, Sadie Tommie Cypress, Shane Cypress, Shannon Cypress, Sue Jane Cypress, Terry Cypress, Tonia Ann Cypress, Tyrone John Cypress Sr., Robert Donald DiCarlo, Carlene Doctor, Claudia Cypress Doctor, Martha Ann Doctor, Richard Lee Frank, Joe Frank, Mabel Tiger Garcia, Ildy Jose Grasshopper, Dale Evans Grasshopper, Jason Richard Grasshopper, Joseph Michael Green, Christopher Ray Hall, Cherelee Kristen J Hall, Deana K. Hall, Diane Dede Hall, Dustin Eli Hall, Fred Hall, James Hall, Jeremiah Hall Jr., John Hall Sr., John Harjo, Jonathan Wayne Henry, Ayze Jo Henry, Brenda Lee Henry, Michael Buck Herrera, Clea Nel Herrera, Fernando Herrera, Jose Herrera, Vera Hill, Robert Louis Jim, Elias (Noah) Jim, Jade Adair Jim, Jennifer Ann Jim, Judy Ann Jim, Lenny Ray Jim, Lottie Jim, Mabel Jim, Rose Lee Jim, Ruth Osceola Jim, Stephen Jim, Tina Lee Jim, Violet Jim Sr., Louis Dixie Jimmie, Jessie Joanne Jimmie, Wendy Carolyn Johns, Anita Lou Johns, Mary Louise Johns Sr., Billie Jumper, Andrea Kay Jumper, Annie Pocahontas Jumper, Cathy Myrna Jumper, Cecil Jumper, Daniel Jumper, Desiree Kari Jumper, Joshua Abe Jumper, Lucille Jumper, Myra C Jumper, Phillip Jumper, Sherri Jumper, Teresa Jumper, Yvonne Mary Jumper III, Moses Happy Jumper Jr., Henry Jumper Jr., Moses Jumper Jr., William Lee Jumper Sr., Josiah Alan Jumper-Frye, Danielle Janine King, Betty Ann King, Lindsey Cypress Koenes, Mary Jean Koenes, Tj Macelroy, Adam Jimmy McDuffie, Edna Johns Melton, Nelda Vanessa Mercer, Donelda Mcduffie Miller, Marlin Rose Miller, Mary Magdelene C Motlow Sr., David Onco, Jamie Roberts Onco Jr., Michael Leo Osceola, Carol Osceola, Caroline Sue

Osceola, Cicero Quentin Osceola, Georgia Louise Osceola, Glenn Emmons Osceola, Janice Martha Osceola, Joe Benjamin Osceola, Justin Bruce Osceola, Klaressa Nicole Osceola, Lupe Osceola, Marcus Joel Osceola, Mary Ann Osceola, Maverick Styles Osceola, Mornin Ann Osceola, Obadiah Osceola, Owachige Elice Osceola, Raleigh Osceola, Randall Anthony Osceola, Ray Osceola, Rochelle Jean Osceola, Ruby Ann Osceola, Rudy Osceola, Sara Billie Osceola, Tahama Osceola, Teddy Miles Osceola, Tony Hank Osceola, Veldenia Osceola Jr., Jacob Osceola Sr., Jacob Osceola Sr., Joe Osceola Sr., Samuel C. Otero, Megan Jean Perez, Cynthia Jane Pewo, Kaylynn Denise Phillips, Marie Coppedge Robbins, John Franklin Robbins, Mary Jane Robbins, Tara Dale Robbins Jr., Bernard Doyle Roberts, Genell Roberts, Jasper Rose, Julie Tiger Sanchez, Corinna Sanders, Marina Rene Sherlock, Roberta Martinez Smith, Mike Allen Smith, Oneva Janet Smith, Tracey Stockton, Kassim Artemus Tiger, Manuel (Mando) Tiger, Melissa Rose Tigertail, Alfonso Guevara Tigertail, Alice Tigertail, Betty Tigertail, Cecelia Tigertail, Duane Marlon Tigertail, Kellie Renee Tigertail, Louise Doctor Tigertail, Mary Foster Tigertail, Minnie Belle Tigertail, Sheli Faye Tommie, Arlene Melissa Tommie, Charlotte Linda Tommie, Danny Tommie, Harry Tommie, Janthina Tommie, Minnie (Mittie) Tommie, Sally Agnes Tommie, Samuel Tommie, Virginia Pearl Tommie, Wovoka Ian Tucker, Ricky Ray Tucker, Rosavell Waggerby, Eileen Marlo Waggerby, Mary Billie Waggerby, Merry Lynn Waggerby Jr., Gary Neal Walker, Billy Lestes Walker, Tisha Lee Wilcox, Cory Brookes Williams, Constance Williams, Olivia Ann

Brighton Arledge, Bryan Wayne Arledge, Kimberly Louise Baker, Adrian Michael Baker, Bobbie Jennie Baker, Charlene Baker, Jason Jay Baker, Kasey B. Baker, Preston Levern Baker, Vernon Lee Baxley, Lottie Johns Baxley, Oneva Baxley, Scott Lee Baxley Jr., L.D. Bearden, Timi Cherie Bert, Agnes Johns Bert, Pernell Hosea Bert, Reese Pernell Billie, Betty Mae Billie, Dwayne

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Approved Registered Voter List Brighton Billie, Emerson Dwight Billie, Gary C. Billie, Jack Billie, James Edward Billie, Jesse Billie, Keith D Billie, Leanna Rae Billie, Robbie Devane Billie, Rosie Jane Billie, Selena Maude Billie, Troy Daniel Billie Jr., Sandy Bishop, Sharon Lynn Bowers, Agnes Bowers, Dan Bowers, Danette Pearl Bowers, Lucy Marie Bowers, Marvin Patrick Bowers, Norman Andy Bowers, Theresa Louise Bowers, Trina Marie Bowers Jr., Andrew Jackson Braswell, Janice Kay Brugh, Perrie Brett Buck, Arica Ann Buck, Weems Burgess, Charlotte Willa Buster, Helene Carter, Deborah Chalfant, Jennifer Diane Chalfant, Robert Ellis Cypress, Louise C. DeHass, Timothy Alan Doney, Kyle Richard Dorgan, Salina Nora Fudge, Margaria Alicia Garcia, Jennie Garcia, Stephanie Mamie Girtman, Joshua Andrew Girtman Jr., Hosea James Girtman Sr., Hosea Gopher, Beulah Lynn Gopher, Ethel Jean Gopher, Justin John Gopher, Lewis T. Gopher, Lola Gopher, Lorene Bowers Gopher, Louise Jones Gopher, Matthew John Gopher, Melissa Victoria Gopher, Sammy Gopher, Sampson Julian Gopher, Steel John Gore, Augustina Gopher Gore, Donnie Wayne Gore, Patricia Lu Gore, Sydney Ray Hahn, Terry Ann Haught, Connie Margaret Haught, Mable Johns Howard, Danielle Rene Howard, Larry Lee Huff, Allen Davis Huff, Brett Morgan Huff, Chad Christopher Huff, Jimi Lu Huff, Lisa Renee Huff, Lottie May Huff, Missy Chae Huff, Vickey Lynn Huff Jr., Frank Huff Jr., John Wayne Huff Sr., John Wayne Hunsinger, Charlene Suzi Jimmie, Howard James Jimmie, Samantha Ann John, Jill Zan John, Joe Lester John, Shawn Sherwood Johns, Alexander Patterson Johns, Amy Johns, Anthony Hank Johns, Holly Nicole Johns, Martin Royce Johns, Monica Sue Johns, Norman Johns, Norman Eric Johns, Stanlo Johns, Stanlo Jeffery Johns, Timmy Barnett Johns, Todd Christopher Johns, Willie Johns, Wonder Johns Jr., Archie Hank Johns Sr., Archie Hank Johns-Jumper, Jo Leigh Johnson, Leona Toni Johnson, Lillian Joni Jolly, Mollie Jones, Annette Michelle Jones, Danny Scott Jones, Duane Shore Jones, Farrah Jones, Ginger Irlene Jones, Happy Jones, Martha Jones, Oneva Osceola Jones, Parker Jones, Sherrie Lynn Jones, Shule Snow

Jones, Stacy Marie Jones Jr., Johnny Jones Sr., Johnnie Jumper, Agnes Irene Jumper, Codene Shine Jumper, Pamela Irene Jumper, Wildcat Naha King, Jodi Rene Koontz,Grace Marie Lara, Elsie Tommie Lawrence, Paulette Renee Loudermilk, Dexter Joel Madrigal,Howard J Madrigal, James Barnett Madrigal, John J. Madrigal, Mahala Ruth McCabe, Rita Jayne Micco, Billie Micco, Charlie B. Micco, George Barry Micco, Howard Micco, Jack Micco, Joey Wade Micco, Leon Brandon Micco, Mary Jo Micco, Michael Micco, Reina Miller, Kerwin Lynne Minnick, Leah Johns Nunez, Theresa Ann Olivarez, Claudia Malisa Osceola, Adam Brantley Osceola, Addie Osceola, Billy Jimmie Osceola, Camellia Lynn Osceola, D’Anna Marissa Osceola, Dana Marie Osceola, Ehricka Ann Osceola, Howard Osceola, Jimmie Scott Osceola, Joanne Susan Osceola, Johnny Osceola, Keyah Michelle Osceola, Larry Osceola, Lisa Kimberly Osceola, Lysandra Frances Apallonia Osceola, Marvin Osceola, Onnie Shore Osceola, Polly Ann Osceola, Ramsey Alexander Osceola, Reno Adam Osceola, Richard Francis Osceola, Ricki Osceola, Rodney Adrian Osceola, Ryan John Osceola, Sandra kaye Osceola, Shaun Cody Osceola, Todd Kevin Osceola, Tony Lee Osceola, Vanessa Lynne Osceola, Vinson Phillip Osceola, Wayne Nelson Osceola Sr., Russell Peterson, Loretta Ann Pigeon, Rachel Bowers Piz, Joyce Poole, Leoda Puente, Avalon Susie Randolph, Clarissa Marie Riley, Wendi Bowers Robinson, Janelle K. Sampson, Sarah Ann Sedotal, Susy Marie Sharp, Edna Bowers Shore, Beverly Karen Shore, Eddie Shore, Elton James Shore, Jennie Mae Shore, Nancy Simmons, Leoma Smith Simmons, Zena Elizabeth A. Smedley, Dionne N. Smith, Alice Smith, Amanda Ruby Smith, Crystal Gayle Smith, Diane Snow Smith, Elsie Johns Smith, Jamie Tulane Smith, Jarrid Lee Smith, Jeremy Smith, Larry Smith, Lois Smith, Nellie Smith, Roger Smith, Suraiya Tiffany Smith Jr., Jack Smith Sr., Jack Snow, Alice Micco Snow, Audrey Lynne Snow, Davey Lee Snow, David Lester Snow, Diane Jim Snow, Elbert Snow, Jennie Snow, Josie Ann Snow, Roy Thomas, Cecelia Allison Thomas, Dollie Michele Thomas, Laverne Denise Tiger, Amos Tiger, Billie Kerri Tiger, Rose Marie

Tommie, Bessie Tommie, Dixie Marie Tommie, Edna Jean Tommie, Eugene Ray Tommie, Freddie Tommie, Howard Ernest Tommie, James Tommie, Jason Tommie, Kelly Tommie, Linda Sue Tommie, Maxie Lee Tommie, Miranda Kashyra Tommie, Stella Marie Tommie, Virginia Lee Tommie, Willie Gene Tommie Jr., Walter Tommy, Nadine Snow Tongkeamha, Madeline Gopher Tucker Jr., Johnny Turtle, Adam Ray Turtle, Donna Madrigal Urbina, Emma Jane Villa, Josephine Huff Waldron, Patty Johns Walker, Andrea Polly Whidden, Connie Johns Yates, Louvella Eunice Youngblood, Brenda Scott Youngblood, Bryan Kelly Youngblood, Robert Taylor

Ft. Pierce Stockton, Celeste Theresa Tommie, Marty

Hollywood Anderson Jr., David Thomas Bain, Rhonda Lou Baker, Judy Ann Baker IV, Gustavus Adolphus Balentine, Larnce Balentine, Ollie Tiger Battiest, June Lena Battiest, Zachary James Baxley, Elton Carl Baxley, Luke Baxley, Windy Carla Bert, Cheyanna Pauline Billie, Aaron Billie, Anthony Scott Billie, Austin Lee Billie, Barbara Billie, Dayne Gary Billie, Denise Billie, Eva Cypress Billie, Hannah Billie, Jackson E. Billie, Janel Chastity Billie, Jason Don Billie, Jordan Shane Billie, July Jamie Billie, Mark Billie, Markell Alan Billie, Michael Henson Billie, Rebecca Jean Billie, Sally Tommie Billie, Seth Adam Billie, Shadoe Adrienne Justina Billie, Stephanie Lee Billie, Stephen Chad Billie, Susan Erin Billie, Susanne Billie, Tony Billie, Twila June Billie, Verna Louise Billie, Vincent Billie, Wanda Lee Billie, Zachary Nathaniel Billie Jr., Joe Paul Billie Jr., John Billie Sr., Peter Joe Bowers, Charlilee Seneca Joe Bowers, David Stephen Bowers, Elrod Daniel Bowers, Elsie Jean Bowers, Eugene V. Bowers, Freeman Joe Bowers, J.D. Bowers, Jeremy Lee Bowers, Legus Eugene Bowers, Mary Bowers, Mildred Booth Bowers, Nolan Stuart Bowers, Patricia Ann Bowers, Philmon Gene Bowers, Wanda Faye Bullard, Daniel Lee Buster, Darline Buster, Diane Buster, Jessica Frances Buster, Paul Butera, Barbara Anita Cabal, Alicia Jane Cavallo, Anthony Lee Clay, Brande Elicia Clay, Laura Mae Clay, Michael Clay, Shirley Condon, Adrian Keith Courtney, Yvonne Jane

Cypress, Brenda Joy Cypress, Carla Cypress, Janine Catrina Cypress, Jason Cypress, Katherine Courtney Cypress, Monica Marie Davis Jr., Jerome Dawson, Ruth Marie DeHass, Casey Daniel DeHass, David Daniel DeHass, Deborah Louise DeHass, Ella Frances DeHass III, Wilmeth Delbert DeMayo, Melissa Joy Diaz, Glory Leanne Dicarlo, Michael Amedea Doctor, Leon John Doctor, Mabel Osceola Doctor, Michael Ronnie Doctor, Minnie Billie Doctor, Nathan Dean Doctor, Pamela Rebecca Jean Doctor, Patrick Doctor, Resha Lee Doctor, Ronnie Doctor, Toka Carrie Doctor, Veronica Sue Doctor, Virgil Drake, Kristin Marie Drake, Ronald James Fewell, Naomi Fish, Joshua Wade Fish, Leslie Renee Frank, Alexandra Georgetta Frank, Amos Thompson Frank, Anthony Frank, Brandon Frank, Cacha-Loni Morgan Frank, Diane Frank, Edna Lane Frank, Larry Frank, Linda Marie Frank, Maude Geneva Frank, Morgan Victor Frank, Phillip David Frank, Samantha Laura Frank, Sampson Phillip Frank, Sunny Hayes Frank, Sunshine Frank, Tiffany Nicole Frank, Vanessa Lane Frank II, Joel Matthew Frank Jr., Robert Bronson Frank Sr., Joel Matthew Gopher, Daniel Enoch Gopher, Esther Lee Gopher, Hyde Jim Gopher, Roberta Lynn Gore, Claudette Ann Gowen, Connie Gowen, Nathan Carl Green, Brett Archer Andrew Guerue, Ciara Desiree Harjo, Jennie Ann Harrell, Ruby Nicolette Hernandez, Ricardo Fortino Hiers, Mary Ella Hiers Jr., Charles Billie Hiers Sr., Charles Billie Hisler, Samantha Juanita Holt II, James Lester Isaac, Gwendolyn Gay Jim, Amber Rose Jim, Herbert Rainey Jim, Juliet Alice Jim, Linda Jimmie, Irene John Joletta Kay Johns, Atlanta Tracey Johns, Toby Libra Johns, William Edward Jones, Betty Faith Jones, Cassandra Jones, Judy Jones, Linda Faye Jones, Mingo Josh, Coleman Jerome Jumper, Andre David Neil Jumper, Annie Osceola Jumper, Betty Mae Jumper, Boettner Roger Jumper, David Jumper, Gregory Michael Jumper, Harley Jumper, John Jumper, Regina Lou Jumper, Sara Mae Jumper, Scarlett Marie Jumper, Symphoni Jumper, Yvette Jumper Jr., Josiah Alan Kennedy, Gwendolyn Kippenberger, Joseph Scott Kippenberger, Kurya Louise Kippenberger, LaVonne Maria Kippenberger Jr., Robert Preston Lacey, Tina DeVito Maus, Anthony Kevin McCall, Christine Elizabeth McDonald, Sarah Marrero Metcalf, Melissa Ann Micco, Loretta Jean

Micco, Rita Carol Micco, Sam Charlie Micco, Serena Taneill Micco, Sherri Marie Micco, Vincent William Micco Jr., Jerry Moore, Mary Motlow, Agnes Billie Motlow, Austina Alexis Motlow, Bonnie Lou Motlow, Cody Jacquiline Motlow, Thompson Motlow Jr., David Henry Nelson, William Scott Nelson Jr., Henry Samuel Nelson Sr., Theodore Scott Nevaquaya, Christine Elizabeth North, Josephine Motlow Osceola, Allison Marie Osceola,Amy Osceola, Betty Osceola, Blake Hamilton Osceola, Bobby Charles Osceola, Brian Richard Osceola, Charles Anthony Osceola, Christian Tyrone Osceola, Christopher Scott Osceola, Cornelia Osceola, Curtis Allen Osceola, Curtis Kent Osceola, David Bruce Osceola, Dominique Sharaine Osceola, Doreen Michelle Osceola, Doris Osceola, Drew James Osceola, Dustin Jimmie Osceola, Earlene Nellie Tony Osceola, Eric Leo Osceola, Everett Willie Osceola, Francine Marie Osceola, Gem Thorpe Osceola, Geraldine Osceola, Gerret William Osceola, Gregory Allen Osceola, Howard Darrin Osceola, Jack (Mason) Osceola, Jacqueline Kennedy Osceola, Jaime Renee Osceola, Jake Hyde Osceola, Jennifer Sue Osceola, Jim John Osceola, Jo Jo Dakota Osceola, Jo-Lin Dawn Osceola, Joann Osceola, Jody Lynn Osceola, Joe Dan Osceola, Joshua Daniel Osceola, Juanita Osceola, Juanita Carlene Osceola, Judybill Osceola, Lawrence Richard Osceola, Leah Joan Osceola, Leoda Josephine Osceola, Leslie Joyce Osceola, Lila Jean Osceola, Maggie Osceola, Marie Willie Osceola, Mark Steven Osceola, Marl Anthony Osceola, Mary Gay Osceola, Matthew Paul Osceola, Maydell Osceola, Michelle Lynn Osceola, Milo Louis Osceola, Mitchell Buck Osceola, Moses Bernard Osceola, Natoshia Rexanne Osceola, Petties C. Osceola, Phalyn Allison Osceola, Richard Lyle Osceola, Sharon Debbie Osceola, Shelby Ryanne Osceola, Tammy June Osceola, Tasha Kelly Osceola, Tate Charles Osceola, Travis Ryan Osceola, Trisha Ann Osceola, Trudy Jo Osceola, Virginia Osceola, Wade Parrish Osceola, William Osceola, William Thomas Osceola, Willie McKinley Osceola III, Jimmy Hank Osceola III, Max Bill Osceola Jr., Dan Charlie Osceola Jr., Jimmy Hank Osceola Jr., Joe Osceola Jr., Marcellus Wm Osceola Jr., Max Bill Osceola Sr., Dan Charlie Osceola Sr., Marcellus Wm. Osceola-Hahn, Mercedes Osceola-Hahn, Peter Andrew Osceola-Niles, LaWanna Petrillo, Kyla Jae Poore, Leoma Jane Primeaux, Marlys Primeaux, Prima Sue Robbins, Seth Wade Sanchez, Alexandra Leeann Sanchez, Clifford James

Sanchez, Paula Lynn Sanchez Jr., Tony Sapp, Leanna Leshamia Sapp, Mia Da'Wana Sauls, Susannah Lee Sauls, Zane Sebastian Sharp, Daniell Avanita Shore, Geneva Smith, Derrick Smith, Douglas Mitchell Smith, Jimmy Stewart Smith, Maryann Marie Stewart, Guy Charles Stewart, Harmony Jolene Stewart, Jay Charles Stewart, Nettie Doctor Stewart Jr., Raymond Charles Stivers, Peggy Stivers, Robert Allen Storm, Mary Jane Storm Sr., Thomas McGown Stubbs, Victoria Sue Thomas, Gregory Jamael Thomas, Jamenia Latacy Thomas, Jasper Demaree Thomas, Latoyia Talacey Tiger, Angela Susan Tiger, Annie Mae Tiger, Aranita Mae Tiger, Daisy Marie Tiger, Dora Jim Tiger, Ginger Ann Tiger, Holly Leigh Tiger, Iris Tiger, Jewel Tiger, Mary Tiger, Mary Agnes Tiger, Michael Dwight Tiger, Ruscilla Virginia Tiger, Troy Neil Tiger, Vernon Winfield Tiger, Virginia Billie Tiger Jr., James Frank Tiger Jr., Rufus Tommie, Alexandra Tommie, Bruce Keith Tommie, Clinton Howard Tommie, Dorothy Tommie, Gabriel Tommie, Irene Tommie, Kenneth Aguilar Tommie, Marlon Lorenzo Tommie, O'Hara Marcellus Tommie, Sally Rene Tommie, Tony Austin Tucker, Dorothy Frank Tucker, Ladonna Ann Tucker, Larissa June Tucker, Randolph Tucker, Sr. Johnny F Turtle, Donna Sue Turtle, Melanie Rena Two Shoes, Karen Tommie Wareham, Gordon Oliver Wilcox, Patricia Ann Wilcox II, Leon Junior Williams, Leona Tommie Willie, Elsie Willie, Nancy Jane Willie, Paladine Stuart Willie, Shaun Preston Wilson, Gloria Jean Wilson, Naomi Ruth Young, Angel Elise Cypress Young, Elliot Audris Young Sr., Tous Jumper

Immokalee Aguilar, Edward Jon Aguilar, Elaine Aguilar, Sheila Kay Aguilar Jr., Pedro Alvarrado Alvarado, Elliot Chon Alvarado, Kimberly Alvarado, Mary Lou Alvarado, Michael Ian Alvarado Jr., Roy Alvarez, Deloris Jimmie Arteaga, Lorena Bain, Nellie Doctor Beletso, Geneva Linda Mae Benson, Dorothy Alice Benson, Thomas Michael Billie, Ashley Spring Billie, Crystal Josie Billie, Joseph Billie, Rachel Billie, Virginia Ann

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Approved Registered Voter List Immokalee Billie Jr., David Boone, Gale Campos, Justin Colon, Allen Colon, Angelo Emanuel Colon, Miriam Cypress, Agnes Nanette B. Cypress, Nanette Cypress Jr., Robert Donald Davis, Josie Nakita Davis, Justin Davis, Kenny Joe Davis, Susan Renea Escobar III, Raul Ford, Michelle Nina Frank, Donna Frank, Linda Frank, Victor Morgan Frias, Fredona Jean Frias, Jaunalupe Nina Garcia, Adrian Linderth Garcia, Billie Roberts Garcia, Delois Gwyn Garcia, Virginia Carmen Garcia Jr., Alexander Ratliff Garza, Amy Lee Garza, Barbara Ann Garza, Dorianne Jana'E Garza, Krystal Lin Garza, Manuel Garza, Manuel Joshua Garza, Nancy Osceola Garza Jr., Raymond John Garza Jr., Roy Garza Sr., Raymond John Garza Sr., Roy Holdiness, Jimmy Wayne Jimmie, Johnny Lee Jimmie, Timesia Jumper, Delores Marrero, Elijah Devaughn Marrero, Lazara Lanae' Marrero, Sylvia Lee Marrero III, Efrain Marrero Jr., Efrain Martinez, Jennie Martinez, Toni Mata, Janet Mata Jr., Miguel McInturff, Allen Ray McInturff, Gary Kirk Mora, Moleana Marie Motlow, Curtis Benny Motlow, Larry Motlow, Louise Motlow, Nancy Motlow, Vince Ross Motlow, Virgil Benny Nunez, Rhonda Yvonne Olea, Elizabeth Tiger Osceola, Carmalita Betsy Osceola, Geraldine Lee Osceola, Ruth Otero, Heath Bouton Otero, Matthew John Otero, Rita Rhea Perez, Maxine Tucker Perez, Sophia Pauline Perez, Sylvia Renee Perez, Tilda Jean Posada, Lorraine Maurene Pulido, Demetrio Koowathe Roberts, Armida Roberts, Eugene Douglas Roberts, Lenora Marlene Rodriguez, Jonathan Ray Sanchez, Mary Lee Sanchez, Toni Ashley Sanchez III, Tony Sanchez Sr., Chris Allen Sanchez Sr., Rafael Santana, Kattiria Billie Tucker, Anna Rose Venzor Jr., Dominic Porter Yzaguirre, Amy Ann Yzaguirre, Cleofas Steven Yzaguirre, Gil Lee Yzaguirre, Hortencia Ida Yzaguirre, Jaime Lyn Yzaguirre, Marie Cruz Yzaguirre, Noah Peter Yzaguirre, Norita Christine Yzaguirre, Rebecca Jane Yzaguirre, Sheena Marie Yzaguirre III, Raynaldo Yzaguirre Jr., Cleofas Yzaguirre Jr., Daniel

Tampa Baker, April Felicia Billie, Laura Ann Billie, Rebecca Cypress, Barbara Ann Doctor, Ronnie Peter Doctor, Susie Osceola Doctor, Tina Marie Garcia, Maggie Betsy Gopher, Carla Susan Harjo, Ramsey

Henry, Alana Nicole Henry, Annie Osceola Henry, Bobby Henry, Colleen Osceola Henry, Debbie Marie Henry, James Henry, Jamie Lee Henry, Jerry Henry, Joanie Henry, Kaylin Rae Henry, Linda Jane Henry, Linda Osceola Henry, Richard Henry, Susie Marie Henry Jr., Tommy Holata, Andrea Kim Holdiness, Grace Osceola Jimmie, Jesse Joe Jimmie, Penny Moore Jr., Franklin James Motlow, Miranda Lynn Osceola, Brian Christopher Osceola, Connie Osceola, Jane Jim Osceola Jr., Jimmy Santiago, Daniel E. Osceola Schreffler, Angela Christine Simmons, Clayton Scott Simmons, Mayra Enid Osceola Simmons II, Keith Mitchell Sisneroz, Amanda Lee Sisneroz, Chisa Ann Smith, Jackie Leona Smith, Joshua Phillip Storm, Linda Lee

Non-Residents Anderson, Peter Michael Bailey, Rinella M. Baker Jr., Cleveland Balentine, Bertha Sue Baxley, Neil Beer, Lesley Daniele Bert, Kevin Shane Billie, Aja Osceola Billie, Angel Nichole Billie, Arlene Juanita Billie, Benjamin Billie, Blossom Rosanna Billie, Carol Leann Billie Carolyn Billie, Caryn Billie, Celeste Billie, Charlotte Ursula Billie, Chawndra Jo-Ellen Billie, Cheyenne Bobbie Billie, Christina Ann Billie, Corey Justin Billie, Don Billie, Donald Shawn Billie, Ivan Jared Billie, Jana Rae Elizabeth Billie, Janice Billie, Jason Dewayne Billie, Jennijo Wendi Billie, Jessica Billie, Jonah Charles H. Billie, Juanita Billie, Kayla Marie Billie, Laura Billie, Leon James Billie, Lisa Billie, Loni Michelle Billie, Louise Billie, Lyle Vandell Billie, Marcella Jim Billie, Marcus Van Billie, Margie Tess Billie, Mary Billie, Mary Jane Billie, Merle Shane Billie, Michelle Louise Billie, Nathan Darryl Billie, Nichole Lynn Billie, Nicole Billie, Oliver Billie, Osceola McKinley Billie, Racheal Justine Billie, Rachel Ann Billie, Ralph Conley Billie, Richard D. Billie, Rita Sue Billie, Roger J Billie, Rosa Billie, Shani Mae Billie, Shawn Derrick Billie, Tammy Lee Billie, Theodore Billie, Timothy Cypress Billie, Vanessa Marie Billie, Wynterdawn Rhonda Billie Jr., Frank Billie Jr., Ingram Billie Sr., Reuben Henry Billie-Lamb, Lucinda Leslie Billy, David Ingraham Billy, Victoria Christine Tucker Osceola Bilodeau, Dawn Marie Bishop, Karen Marie Bishop, Lydia Lois Bishop, Wesley Eric

Bowers, Karilee Bowers, Michael Bowers, Quannah Mark Bowers, Rosetta Jan Bowers, Russell Casey Bowers, Toahooke Billidine Brady, Alice Toni Brady, Mikey Osceola Bratcher, Bryan Scott Bratcher, Gladys J. Brown, Emma Vernice Buck, Lonnie Canard Buck, Shane Buck, Sonja Jean Buck, Yahola Isaac Burton, Micki Jolene R. Buster, Chestnut Jackson Buster, Paul Ferlin Buster, Robin Calderon, Ashley Ryan Caldwell, Madelyn Cantu, Maressa A. Cantu, Michael Scott Cantu, Miguel Capricien, Ervina Osceola Carroll, Ray-Paul John Chalfant, Jack Elliot Cifuentes, Shannon Marie Coffman-Tiger, Joey Lee Cohn, Consuelo Colon, Israel Osceola Coppedge, Amy Crystal Coppedge, Camillie Alyson Coppedge, Christalee Coppedge, Gabriel Coppedge, Nicole Marissa Coppedge Jr., Gene Cornelius, Kahelote Jonas Cornelius, Yoklot Jshawn Correa, Leslie Ann Courson, Tara Osceola Cox, Amy Leah Cubis, Peggy Jennie Cypress, Amanda Earlene Cypress, Amy Michelle Cypress, Anthony Leo Cypress, Brian Lee Cypress, Gail Lynn Cypress, James Edward Cypress, Linda Cypress, Olivia June Cypress, Onnie Dallas Cypress, Sonya Ruby Cypress, William Dempsey Cypress III, Stanley Cypress-Osceola, Ericka T. Daniels, Tom Tommie Daum, Linda Ann DeHass, Robert Paul DeHass, Shelly Lynn Deitz, Bruce Harvey Deitz, Erica Marie DeLuna, Helena Doctor, Courtney Michelle Doctor, Doneshia Jane Doctor, Gladys Ronelle Doctor, Jenny Doctor, Patrick Lawrence Doctor Jr., David Joe Dodd, Lisa Jay Doney, Marilyn Smith Driggers, Adale Aaron Driggers, Alona Lee Driggers, Julie Ann Eads, Ellen Marie Edouard, Tisha Jolene Emery, Nicole Marie Entry, Patty Jeanelle Felton, Lewis Osceola Fewell, Richard Billie Foreman, Alicia Annette Foret, Carol Jane Frank, Aaron Osceola Frank, Anthony Benjamin Frank, Erica Jane Frank, Gary Ben Frank, Kevin Ryan Frank, Nancy Osceola Frank, Rena Michelle Frank, Sammy Frank, William Benjamin Franklin, Christine Jimmie Fredrick, Linda Mae Fredrick, Philemon Robert French, Leanne Jo Gann Jr., Larry James Garcia, Angela Marie Garcia, Neka Lynn Garcia, Wesley Guston Garcia Jr., Abelardo Edwin Garner, Lacy Morgan Garza, Clarissa Michelle Garza, Isabell Gentry, Michael Derek Gibson, Daniel Gillen, Christine Gilliam III, Rollie Gilliam Jr., Rollie Glover, Alana Jumper Gomez, Tatiania Luisa Gopher, Bradford John Gopher, Christie Lynn

Gopher, Craig Darrin Gopher, Leslie John Gopher, Martin Gopher, Myra Ellen Gopher, Shannon Beth Gopher, Timothy Nolan Gopher-Meras, Mariel Johanna Gore, Arnie Lou Gore, James Lester Gore, Willema Blayne Gore Jr., John Thomas Grant, Rosie Lucy Grant II, James Edward Green, Martha Irene Griffin, Remus Lars Guzman, Gladys Hageman, Chasity Nicole Hall, Santa Fe Hall Jr., Mike Harjo, Ashley Kay Harjo, Burton Lee Harjo, Deealona Denise Harjo, Ike Travis Harjo, John Harjo, Roxie Elena Harjochee, Stephanie Lorraine Harmon, Donna Susan Harrell, Kelly Louise Haught, Kelley Danielle Haught, Matthew Michael Hayling, Valerie Henry, Helena Henry, Henrietta Osceola Henry, Joey Wahoo Hiatt, Stephanie Lynn Holata, Jay Elliot Holata, Kevin Quinn Holata, Shannon Lydia Holata, Valerie Holt, Clinton Wade Huff, Catherine Madrigal Huff, Tanya Kay Huggins, Eteau Anita Huggins, Norman Jim Huggins, Savannah Joy Huggins Jr., Clifton Eugene Hughes, James Franklin Hughes, Phelicia Ann Jackson, Johnny Lewis Jim, Catlin Joey Jim, Eddie Jim, Kaniah Lou Jim, Lorraine Jim, Noel Lorraine Jim, Waylon Hank Jimmie, Christopher Allen Jimmie, Delphine Rachel Jimmie, Melinda Carla Jimmie, Michael Jean Jimmie, Peggy Doreen Jimmie, Phillip Ira Jimmie, Ronnie Jimmie, Vincent Johns, Billy Joe Johns, Derrick Curtis Johns, Kyle Allen Johns, Stephanie Krystina Johns, Victor Johns Jr., Billie Jones, Jennifer Louise O. Jones, Steven Anthony Josh, Heather Nikole Josh, Joshua Josh, Lucinda Jo Josh, Maurina Sallie Josh, Victoria Juarez, Wendi Ann Jumper, Blue Jay Jumper, Elgin Gregory Jumper, Jennifer Jumper, Jerome Ray Jumper, June Ashley Jumper, Kiel Evans Jumper, Lucinda Chrystal Jumper, Martha Jean Jumper, Morning Star Jumper, Rhonda Sue Jumper, Roy Struble Jumper, Susie Cypress Jumper, Thomasine James Jumper Sr., Cordell D. Keyser, Richard Allan Keyser Jr., Richard King, Gilbert Wayne King, Joshua Leon King, Mia Pilar King Jr., Dalmon Kippenberger, David Jerome Kittle, Randi Joy Kittle II, Kenneth David Lacey, Melissa Jane DeVito Lara, Jesse Raymond Lara, Maggie Lara Jr., Antonio Machevelli, Carmelena-Capriella Paula-Michelle Ibella MacLennan, Shirley Mae Maritnez, America Marie Marrero, Tabitha Elizabeth Martin, Jenice Jeanine Martinez, Juanita Pequeno Micco, Leta Jean

Micco, Thomasine Mitchell, Virginia May Morehouse, David Wayne Morehouse, Halbert Ellis Morehouse, Mary Lucille Motlow, Adam James Motlow, Curtis Knight Motlow, Davina Marie Motlow, Deanna Lynn Motlow, Tamecia (Clarence) Motlow, Timothy Henry Nelson, Adam Earl Nelson, Andrea Dee Nelson, Carolee Jeanette Nelson, David Earl Nelson, Michael Thomas Nelson, Terrijo Denise Nelson, Wayne Stewart Nelson III, Henry Samuel Nelson Jr., Theodore Scott Nunez, Dallas Nunez Jr., David Nunez Sr., Daniel O'Donnell, Noella Dyan Osceola, Adam King Osceola, Angelo Daniel Osceola, Anita Osceola, Anita Marie Osceola, Anthony Lee Osceola, Bobby Osceola, Candice Sharon Osceola, Charlie Scott Osceola, Chief Charlie Jumper Osceola, Curtis Cory Osceola, Cynthia Jane Osceola, Daniel Travor Osceola, Dawn Marie Osceola, Diane Osceola, Douglas McKinley Osceola, Douglas McKinley Osceola, Duane Howdy Osceola, Duane Richard Osceola, Eugenia Lillian Osceola, Frances Jumper Osceola, George Henry Osceola, Gloria Lois Osceola, Helen Osceola, Ida Frances Osceola, Jamieann McKenzie Osceola, Jason D. Osceola, Jason Gabriel Osceola, Jeffery Lee Osceola, Jessica Ann Osceola, Justine Morgan Osceola, Karie Jo Osceola, Larry Osceola, Leo Dean Osceola, Madeline Arlene Osceola, Mallory Leigh Osceola, Morningstar Osceola, Nicki Louise Osceola, Patricia Lynn Osceola, Peggy Kim Osceola, Ricky James Osceola, Sally Kristie Johnette Osceola, Summer Tada Osceola, Tina Marie Osceola, William Kenneth Osceola II, Guy Robert Osceola III, Petties Corey Osceola Jr., Albert Osceola Jr., Charlie Osceola Jr., John Mckinley Osceola Jr., OB White Osceola Jr., Russell Osceola Jr., Samuel C Osceola Sr., Ob White Osceola-Branch, Emily Raissa Pacheco, Anthony Edward Pacheco, Jimmy Joe Pacheco, Naomi Padilla, Heather Joyce Pelkey, Caryn Elizabeth Pelkey, Frances Jimmie Pelkey, Nicole Danyl Pequeno, Cecilia Perez, Courtney Renne Philpott, Stephanie Lynn Plunkett, Christopher Lee Pope, Caroline Marlene Porter, Billie Jo Porter, Maggie Primeaux, Christopher Dent Primeaux Jr., Mitchell Roy Puente, Maggie Mary Randall, Anson Paul Rhodd, Rosetta Ann Richardson, Joseph Charles Robbins, Sterling James Robenstein, Janieve A. Robenstein Jr., Bernard John Roberts, Leona Root Jr., Patapony Sampson, Pittman Jason Sanchez, Courtney Lissitte Sanchez, Diane Lena Sanchez, Jeremiah Lee Sanchez, Stacey Lynn Santiago, Randy Sayen, Priscilla Doctor Shore, Brenda Elizabeth Shore, Brian Grant

Shore, Brown Shore, Elizabeth Shore, Jim Sisto, Joseph James Slavik, Connie Smith, Danielle Kristina Smith, Delia Marlene Smith, Edith Ann Smith, Jahna Tucson Smith, Kelly Rene Smith, Lauri Beth Smith, Tommie Jumper Smith, Walter Daniels Sneed, Crystal Leshun Sneed, Hope Patrice Sneed, Joshua Leon Sneed, Sheree Denise Snow, Earle Jenson Sotelo,-Diaz Shirley Ann Spencer, Kelsey Joel Stivers, David Allen Stockton, Antillis Nehemiah Stockton, Gabriel Jamal Stockton, Jane Barbara Stockton, La’Shara Jimika Stockton, Onesmius Matthias Stokes, Marie Clarissa Stokes Sr., Dean Tommie Storm, Trishana Mary Storm Jr., Thomas McGown Stout, Ernest Keith Sweat, Alice Johns Teele, Frances Jumper Thompson, Arthur Rory Tiger, Alesha Raye Tiger, Clarissa Lindsay Tiger, Edward Tiger, Eric Lee Tiger, Imahaggi Tiger, Iretta June Tiger, Kashane Stephen Tiger, Mahokin Tiger, Manuel Dwight Tiger, Robert William Tiger, Summer Leigh Anne Tiger III, Charlie Jackson Tiger Jr., Charlie Jackson Tiger Jr., Richard Barry Timothy, Antonio Leon Timothy, Derrick Tyrone Timothy, Shavonta Javoy Timothy, Tirell Otavius Timothy, Travelis Antwan Timothy, Tremaine N. Tommie, Alexander Rodregus Tommie, Carlton Dontu Tommie, Cynthia Marianne Tommie, Daniel Tommie, Ebony Lasha Tommie, James Matthew Tommie, John Wesley Tommie, Karissa Marquita Tommie, Kevin Tommie, Kinya Tommie, Kristicia Monique Tommie, Lance Hank Tommie, Lawanda Yvonne Tommie, Leon Sam Tommie, Mary Lucy Tommie, Megan Jonelle Tommie, Mike Tommie, Osceola Mckinney Tommie, Shamy T. Tommie, Sylvia Ann Tommie, Tammy Eyevette Tommie, Virginia Mae Tommie Jr., Jerry Mann Tommie Jr., Kevin Desmond Tommie Jr., Shamy T Tommie Sr., Marty Maurice Tubby, Catinna Laurel Tucker, Alexander Frank Tucker, Alfred Roy Tucker, Alice Tucker, Whitney Reanell Walden, Naomi Lea Brack Whitaker, Dennis Osceola Wilcox, Ashley Leann Wilcox, Leon Junior Wilcox, Margaret Williams, Amanda Janiene Williams, Brandi Katrina Williams, Josiah Clifford Willie, Cynthia Ann Willie, Jeffery Sam Willie, Kimberly Carol Willie, Randi Lee Wilson, Marla Henry Wilson, Russell Chip Yeampierre, Melody Ann Yescas, Brittany Tatum Yescas, Ryan Dane Young, Anthony Moses Youngblood, Dean Cameron Youngman, Rita Michelle Yzaguirre, Christina Zepeda, Brian Manuel Zepeda, Douglas Cory Zepeda, Lee Anthony Zepeda, Pedro Osceola Zepeda, Wanda Joyce

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v President Jason Don Billie, Candidate Che hun ta mo, My name is Jason Don Billie. I am the son of the late Joe Don and the great-grandson of Mabel Frank from Big Cypress. I am throwing my hat in for the position of president of the Seminole Tribe of Florida, Inc. My intention behind this is that I see the Seminole Tribe of Florida reaching beyond the means of the business enterprises that we have now. We have so much potential as a player in this world of business. We need to take advantage of that. I would like to hear all your issues and concerns. I can be reached at (954) 471-3791. Sha Naa Bish

Richard Bowers, Jr., Candidate Seminole Voters, My name is Richard Bowers Jr. I am seeking the position of president of Seminole Tribe of Florida, Inc. I am currently manager at the Rock Mine and with Natural Resources for the Seminole Tribe of Florida on the Big Cypress Reservation, where I reside. In addition, I am president of the Big Cypress Cattle Committee, and I have been representing our Tribe for 14 years as a board member with a national Indian agriculture organization, serving six of those years as president of the Intertribal Agriculture Council. I have also worked actively with my local Tribal government and served my community in my job capacity. I have served in a number of leadership positions throughout the years. I am a Panther Clan (Koowaate) member born to the late Marion Cypress and the late Dick Bowers — he was a member of the Bird Clan (Fooshaate). Growing up with a traditional upbringing has helped shape who I am today. The values of our ancestors have kept us here for a purpose. The values and principles are not measured by Seminole money. We have a greater responsibility, that is to preserve our sovereignty rights, our Tribal homelands and our water rights. And foremost, what our choices are today, our Seminole descendants will forever inherit. My goals are to achieve intellectually informed choices, to make spiritually guided choices, and not to let things distract me. Consider me for this position and I will look at my options, choices, actions and results. Options: The present is the result of our past choices and actions. Our future is laid out according to choices and actions. It will alter and change according to choices and actions to move into the future. Choices are based on values and principles; they’re based on vision, understanding and feelings. They’re also based on the present situation and the ability and capacity to deliver the maximum profit gained for minimal output. Actions: One has to focus and be committed; plan well and have good listening and communication skills. Its necessary to work toward short-term goals with one’s eye on the bigger picture. I feel I am a person who works with vision, faith and determination. I will not be afraid to make decisions and no obstacle is too great. Results: Understanding the past and adjusting for the present situation. Results are because of vision, along with the feeling of doing the groundwork. Then one makes the right choices that bring satisfaction and happiness. Also, remember when you hear the expression “cattle owner,” it is our oldest business on the reservation next to traditional arts and crafts that you as Tribal members are born into. It was cattle that sustained our people for many generations before we had casinos — now that is vision. If you think about it, every Tribal member is a cattle owner because of our Seminole Tribal herd. Speaking as a Tribal member and candidate for president, I will put my membership first. I honestly believe the Seminole Tribal membership has the last say. I feel that this would be my greatest contribution in this undertaking for a brighter future and I will do it to the best of my ability. So I’m asking for your vote for president of Seminole Tribe of Florida, Inc. I plan to visit all the reservations to meet with you and discuss the future of our Tribe. Shonaabashsha, Richard Bowers Jr.

Amy Johns, Candidate Estonko! I am Amy Johns from the Wild Cat Clan (“Short Tails” brought into the Panther Camp). I am the granddaughter of the late Dolly Johns and daughter of Patty Johns Waldron. The Brighton Reservation is my home. I am seeking the office of president of Seminole Tribe of Florida, Inc. I am duly suited and qualified to hold this position. I’m a graduate of Arizona State University and possess both a bachelor’s and a master’s degree. Currently, I am the executive administrative officer for the Seminole Tribe. Previously, I was the vice treasurer. Over the years I have watched our Tribe grow and prosper. I have experienced and dealt with both the joy and the pain that such phenomenal growth must always bring. So make no mistake, I am fully dedicated, and always will be, to our Tribe and our people. I believe the position of president is another step that will enable me to work that much harder to ensure a greater future for all of us, and for those of us to come. Therefore, I humbly request your support in electing me as your president of Seminole Tribe of Florida, Inc. Mvto

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Tony Sanchez, Candidate Che hun ta mo, I am a member of the Panther Clan and son of Mary Lee Motlow Sanchez. I was born in 1958 during a time when the Tribe’s prosperity was not what it is today. My childhood and early adulthood years were spent in helping my family put food on the table and clothes on our backs. As I look back on early years, I have learned to appreciate the value of hard work, dedication, perseverance, commitment and loyalty. These are the same skills and values that I have continued to employ over the past seven years as general manager of the Seminole Casino in Immokalee. These skills and values also enabled me to graduate from St. Edwards University in Austin, Texas. I have been asked why I want to be president. I respond by saying that I truly believe that I can help the Tribe be more successful by being in a position to be more involved in the Tribe’s overall economic and political pursuits. I was given a golden opportunity to learn, appreciate and understand gaming, the thought and the evaluation process that must be followed to eliminate potential failure. To be successful, one must have a master plan and have the track record to carry out this plan. My plans for the Seminole Tribe of Florida, Inc. consist of: 1. Evaluating the current enterprise; 2. Determining financial obligations; 3. Assessing capability of staff; and 4. Communicating performance on a quarterly basis to Tribal members. I believe that we can capitalize on opportunities beyond the reservation boundaries, but we must first understand what resources are available for current and future projects. The Board was designed to foster and develop business that generates a profit and to return those profits back to the Tribal members. We are in an era of big business and finance and for the board to realize its intent, the president must possess the skills, values and proven ability. The upcoming election is a very important day for all of us. We need to be careful with our votes and select the candidate who is going to be loyal, committed, dedicated and above all accountable! If you agree that now is the time for a change with the right person as board president, I ask for your vote on May 14. Please view my video at myspace.com/seminolepresident. Sho naa bish

Todd Kevin Osceola, Candidate An ancient proverb says that where there is no vision, the people perish. Another says that from those to whom much has been given, much will be required. My name is Todd Kevin Osceola, of the Otter Clan, and son to Jimmy Hank and Marie Osceola. I want to thank you for taking the time to read this column about my candidacy for president of our corporation and the issues that I am running on. These ancient proverbs have motivated me to once again consider the responsibility that I feel in my heart as a son of our Tribe to devote myself fully to the future stability and prosperity of our people. I intend to accomplish these objectives by committing myself to a platform of creating new business opportunities, a dedication to the virtue of accountability and, as vice chairman, a vision to secure the future preservation of our heritage. We as a Tribe have experienced unprecedented growth, and all of us have shared in the benefits that go along with that growth. We have every reason to be optimistic about our future, and I for one am excited about the possibilities of being part of that future. In light of the many reasons that we have to be optimistic, some have expressed a concern over various business issues, not the least of which is the possibility of legalized gaming in other areas around the state of Florida cutting into our profits. The obvious reason for their concern is as the white casinos grow in size, number, and ultimately classification, the amount of revenue that is being and will be captured from our casino operations may ultimately put us at a competitive disadvantage. This will not happen now but it may happen five or 10 years from now. In order to prepare for what may happen, I propose an aggressive plan to establish a new business model that will offset any potential future adjustments in the revenue from Hard Rock. While serving on the board of directors in the mid-1990s, for example, I proposed several business opportunities that included Brighton Bay. This was an upscale boat marina and hotel resort destination on Lake Okeechobee. In discussions with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, I proposed a possible easement through the Herbert Hoover Dike giving us direct access to the lake. I am confident that this arrangement is still achievable. Other details of my business plan are too lengthy to list in this brief article but I am ready to share them during our upcoming campaign dinners and as I meet and talk with many of you over the next few weeks. In addition to the creation of new revenue sources for our Tribe, my campaign is committed to the responsibility that I will have as your next president to maintain a level of accountability that is beyond reproach. First, I will propose initiatives to reinstitute the annual shareholders’ meeting so that you as shareholders will have more of an understanding as well as input into our current and future plans. Second, I would also support a quarterly report to be mailed to each of you as shareholders in order that you may be better informed of our progress as your board. Third, I want you to know that I will be devoting myself completely to this office. It is not my intention to use my seat as a means to pursue my own business interests. I am confident about what we as a board can accomplish, and I believe that along with our overall business growth, we will actually be in a position to declare a second dividend. That would mean that in addition to the dividend that we now receive from the council, the corporation will do something that it has never done before — provide a second dividend in the form of a check that you the shareholder will receive every three months. Finally, as president and vice chairman of the council, I will be in a position to preserve the heritage that has been handed down to us by our ancestors and that is now being maintained by our grandmothers and grandfathers. I could say, if elected, I propose to establish and promote educational programs that will encourage the participation of our young people in the history, language, and cultural ways of our people. We all want that, and we’ve all heard that a million times. What I will say is that programs, although good, are not good enough. We have much to be thankful for. Our Tribe has been given much, but the fact that we have been given much places us in a position to give something back; ourselves. The Tribe is not the council. The Tribe is not the board. The Tribe is all of us together, working toward the overall good of each other. If elected I propose to support and encourage any initiative that would promote the involvement of ourselves in the use of the resources that we already possess. We as a council can and should build on what is already there, and it is our duty and responsibility to come alongside our families and help them in this pursuit. I spoke above of a second dividend that we have yet to receive. But what I am now suggesting is that if we commit ourselves to building into our young people the things that made our ancestors great, we can receive a third dividend in the form of a generation who will be able to guide us into the future with the principles that made us great in the past. Some would say that leadership is a chance to be served by others; but I say that leadership is an opportunity to, in fact, serve others. I would consider it an honor to work for you and I would appreciate your support for my platform, and I trust that I will have your vote on May 14. Please feel free to contact me at any time. My cell number is (863) 634-3352.

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I would like to thank all of the Tribal members who have supported me during the past six years while I have served as the Big Cypress board representative. In this position I have managed the natural resources and agricultural programs at the Big Cypress reservation. I come from a family with a long history in cattle and started as a day worker at an early age, learning the cattle industry from the bottom up. My family also recognized the importance of schooling, as well as teaching me responsibility; and therefore made arrangements for my education. After high school I joined the United States Marine Corps, where I proudly served my country. During my tour of active duty I was awarded two Purple Hearts and as a veteran I avidly support my comrades in arms. At the time when I assumed the duties of board representative, we were at the beginning of what became a big transition from Beefmaster to Brangus cattle in an effort to meet the demands of consumers who were looking for a tender, less fat source of protein. In the succeeding years a vigorous breeding program and the advanced technology of computer marketing has resulted in the Seminole Tribe becoming one of the top 10 in the cattle industry in the United States. If re-elected, I would work very hard toward our continuing to advance up the ladder despite the tough competition. Our farming and citrus programs continue to expand with each year and we are working hard to develop high-quality agricultural products to help feed the nation. With the opening of the Rock Pit, Big Cypress has become self-sufficient in the mining process, and no longer are we dependent on outside contractors for our road and land use projects. As the current president of the Eastern Indian Rodeo Association, I am dedicating myself to supporting and improving this wonderful organization which advocates a healthy, productive sports program for not only our youth by Tribal members of all ages. I have heard it said that wisdom comes with time, and I would like very much to have the opportunity to use the things I have learned these past several years to the benefit of my fellow Tribal members. I took forward to seeing you at the polls. Paul Bowers, Sr.

Cicero Osceola, Candidate Hello, my name is Cicero Osceola. I am the son of Rudy and Louise Osceola and a member of the Bear Clan. I am seeking the position of Big Cypress board representative and would appreciate your support in the upcoming election. Vote for me on May 14, 2007.

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v Brighton Representative Theresa Nunez, Candidate Hello fellow Tribal members, I am Theresa Nunez aka Terry. I am Panther Clan, and have resided on the Brighton reservation for 24 years. In those 24 years, I have seen many changes on our reservation. Some of these changes have been very beneficial and prosperous, and some have been not so beneficial to our Tribe or our people. As a community we need to be aware of the changes that are going on around us. I feel like we need to take a closer look at the costs of opening and maintaining businesses. There are many ways for us to save and still continue to grow and prosper. One of the first ways we can improve is to get our children involved at an early age. Let them get hands-on experience in Tribal departments. Let them attend board and council meetings to see how things work and expose them to the business industry. We need to arm the children with the tools, so that they know what it takes to be successful. Our children will one day be our leaders and we need to guide them in that direction now! I also feel that we are at times taken advantage of due to the expanding popularity and budget of the Seminole Tribe. We need to seek out all possible resources to decrease overspending. If elected, I will do my best to accomplish new goals and continue to assist businesses, new and old, within our Tribe. Thanks for your support, and as always, God bless all of you!

v Hollywood Representative David DeHass, Candidate I am David DeHass. I am running for Hollywood Board Representative and look for your support. My mother was the late Frances T. Tigertail and my grandmother was Maybell T. Frank. I am a proud member of the Panther Clan. My goals as a board representative are to attend community meetings and to bring back once a year dividends and shareholder meetings. I will be accessible to any and all Tribal citizens. I will be walking around the reservation. If you have any questions please come see me. My phone number is (954) 605-8870.

Marcellus Osceola, Sr., Candidate No platform submitted.

v Brighton Representative Willie Johns, Candidate No platform submitted.

Gloria Wilson, Incumbent Re-Elect Gloria Wilson Hollywood Board Representative

Johnnie Jones, Sr., Incumbent No platform submitted.

Jack Smith, Jr., Candidate No platform submitted.

Since my election as your Hollywood board representative, I have worked diligently to do what I could to move Tribe, Inc. forward. I want to continue my efforts on your behalf. Consider the following as you decide who will best represent your interests: 1. Ten community meetings held to keep you informed about the activities of the Board 2. Six Hollywood Board reports delivered to your residence so you wouldn’t miss out on anything important for your consideration 3. Regular flyer distribution to all residences informing you of community events, concerts, entertainment events, national and local economic development conferences, etc. Everyone who signed up was able to attend the event of his or her choice. 4. Community education sessions on financial management, small business startup, wills and estate planning, reservation economies, personal investing, etc. 5. Review and evaluation of Hollywood-based enterprises and changes to increase the revenue streams. Also, review and comment of proposed changes to the Corporate Charter and By Laws. 6. Oversight and administration of the development and construction of the most profitable convenience store to date — the Hollywood Trading Post 7. Spearheading efforts in the development of Brighton Bay Resort, Brighton Motel, Land Development Company, future convenience stores in Immokalee and Fort Pierce and, future retail/office complex in Fort Pierce 8. Established a construction and development company for Tribe, Inc. Currently under development and research are: 1. Site for a second convenience store in Hollywood 2. Community small business grant program 3. 8(a) federal contracting partnership 4. Minority program partnership in corporate construction/development programs 5. Participation in the sales and marketing efforts of a major online enterprise for Seminole-produced goods and items 6. Establishment of a real estate investment fund to bring additional income to Tribe, Inc. 7. Re-evaluation of investment practices to diversify income sources; alternatives to current seasonal and agricultural sources As it is time again to ask for your consideration of me as your board representative, I want you to know that I have enjoyed every bit of the experience and have found it most rewarding. I appreciate more the history and the principles that our corporation was founded upon. This year we celebrate 50 years of establishment. We’ve come a long way and we can go further. Your choice will decide how soon and how far. “CONTINUE THE PROGRESS!”

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Dear Tribal Member, It has been a tremendous four years for our Tribe. From the opening of our new resort and gaming facilities in Tampa and Hollywood to our recent Hard Rock acquisition, we have continued to blaze a trail through Indian Country and beyond. As Chairman, I am proud to represent the Seminole Tribe of Florida and all that we stand for in providing quality Housing, Education, Elderly Care Services, Healthcare and overall support for all of our Tribal Members, while preserving our rich culture, heritage and language. Four years ago, when I entered the Office of the Chairman, I vowed to be a Chairman for the people, a vow that I honor and live up to every day in all that I do. Today, I awake with pride and determination as I am focused on continuing to build a strong and prosperous enterprise today, tomorrow and into the future, for all of the members of the Seminole Tribe of Florida. During my administration, we have put an emphasis on delivering financial benefits back to Tribal Members. It was our goal to provide Tribal Members with a greater dividend distribution to enable each and every one of us to live the life that we deserve, due to our successful business endeavors. In four years dividend distributions have practically doubled. With the continued support and determination of our Tribal Members, Council and staff, the Seminole Tribe of Florida will become one of the strongest and most powerful Tribes in the world. In closing, I am requesting your continued support on May 14th to re-elect me, Mitchell Cypress, to represent you as Chairman of the Seminole Tribe of Florida. Shonabish and Mvto, Mitchell Cypress I am proud of the record we offer to Tribal Members. We have helped the Tribe overcome extraordinary challenges. We are reshaping our government to meet the demands of the modern world and better serve our members. I am also proud of our agenda for the Tribe’s future. Chairman Mitchell Cypress will continue to lead this Tribe with experience, determination and pride over the next four years. My administration has become known for fresh ideas and new thinking. Hence the events of the past four years; From the opening of our new resort and gaming facilities in Tampa and Hollywood to our recent Hard Rock acquisition, we have continued to blaze a trail through Indian Country and beyond. Our plans focus on ensuring: • Tribal Members Remain Safe ... • That opportunity flourishes throughout ... • That expanding opportunities continue for ownership and investment ... • To increase the affordability and accessibility of housing ... • To promote works of compassion and strengthening our greatest values ... • To prepare students for success in life by bringing the benefits of education ... • To help Tribal Members adjust to an ever-changing world by offering flexible training options that meet their individual needs, such as our existing Management Training Program. My platform addresses the major issues facing our Tribe: Building an Innovative Economy to Compete in the World ... because our Tribe can compete with anyone, anywhere, thanks to our entrepreneurs and risk-takers who keep us on the cutting edge of technology and commerce. Strengthening Our Communities ... because our children deserve to grow up in an America in which all their hopes and dreams can come true. Protecting Our Families ... because we respect the family's role as the foundation of stability, strength and culture in an ever-changing world. Vote to Re-Elect Mitchell Cypress and choose: STRENGTH over Uncertainty. RESULTS over Rhetoric. OPTIMISM over Pessimism. OPPORTUNITY over Dependence. CHOOSE MOVING FORWARD over Turning Back. Mitchell Cypress makes it clear: We choose STRENGTH. We choose RESULTS. We choose OPTIMISM. We choose OPPORTUNITY. Choose moving forward with Mitchell Cypress. A man of courage and compassion, of integrity and action!

Moses B. Osceola, Candidate Campaign Statement for the Office of Tribal Chairman By Moses “Moke” Osceola Che-han-to-mo? Hope all is well with you. Hello, my name is Moses B. Osceola. A lot of you know me by my nickname, “Moke.” I would like to take this opportunity to inform you that I am a candidate for the office of chairman of the Seminole Tribe of Florida, and ask you to consider me for this very important position. I am at this time serving as president of the Seminole Tribe of Florida, Inc., and as vice chairman of the Seminole Tribe of Florida. I have been serving since June 2003 and I have to say that it’s been both an honor and a pleasure to represent you in our Tribal operations. When I ran for the office of president, I felt I could continue to improve our corporate operations and I am glad to report that I have done so. Board operations have expanded their loan services to most of our reservations, and have developed three convenience stores with fuel sales that have greatly improved corporate income. Two more stores are being planned for the Immokalee and Fort Pierce reservations. The Board has obtained its fast franchise operation with the Subway Corporation, and is planning to continue adding these fast food outlets to other reservations through the convenience stores, and as stand-alone operations where feasible. The Board has also developed plans for a family destination resort for the Brighton reservation and an office-retail complex for the Fort Pierce reservation, and is developing new office space in Hollywood. It’s been a pleasure to contribute to expanding and improving corporate operations. Now I would like to do the same for our Tribal Council operations. My service as vice chairman has enabled me to observe how business is conducted and allowed me to become familiar with the issues facing our government and our people. We must always remember that the council is a government first and foremost, established to serve the needs of our Tribal members including nonresidents. I will ensure that all our Tribal members receive fair and equal treatment. Housing, custody of children’s dividends, the Seminole Police Department, taxation of Tribal benefits, need for Tribal courts, conflicts of interest, lack of fiduciary and financial responsibility, and cronyism are major issues that need addressing. In 1978, our Tribe entered the gaming business. This year our Tribe purchased Hard Rock International. Today, the Tribal Council is not just a government, but also a business operation earning in excess of a billion dollars per year. We are now a major player in the world of business. This requires today that our Tribal representatives be astute business managers able to understand financial and other business reports and contracts, and be able to determine the best course of action from among alternate courses of action. Casino bond refinancings, reservation infrastructure loans, purchases of businesses, and partnership terminations have greatly increased our total Tribal debt; we must now make sure we can repay our loans! I will work hard to ensure that we can by improving gaming revenues by entering into Class III gaming as soon as possible, and expanding other business opportunities for our Tribe, including seeking franchising opportunities for our new Hard Rock operation. I have received several inquiries from Tribes in Oklahoma and New Mexico regarding this. I am well prepared to oversee our Tribal Council operations, having graduated from Broward Community College, Davie, Fla., and Florida International University, Miami, in 1978, with a bachelor of science degree in business administration. I will review all Tribal Council operations and departments to see where changes need to be made to ensure that our Tribal members receive the best services possible, and where operating expenses can be reduced. I believe in budgetary controls, policy and procedures, and most importantly, customer service to our Tribal members. I also believe in ethical, accessible, responsible, accountable and open government. I will promote regular meetings with our people to review financial and operations reports of our Tribal government, gaming, Hard Rock, and other businesses. I will ensure that our Tribe never enters into unfavorable agreements harmful to us financially or otherwise. I favor approval by our people for any major decisions to be made by the Tribal Council that will impact the lives of our Tribal citizens and the future of our children. I also believe in strong leadership, especially in such an important position as Tribal chairman, who must interact first and foremost with our Tribal members, and then with national, state, local, and international government officials as well as business, institutional and other public leaders. In closing, this is a very important time for our Tribal organization. We must keep moving forward, not backwards, in terms of government operations, services, and finances. I’d like to encourage all Tribal citizens to examine candidates’ statements and determine which candidates can best serve the needs of our people while upholding the high ethical standards required of Tribal officials. Tribal officials must never forget that they have a fiduciary duty to protect the assets, integrity and funds for the future needs of our people. If elected as your next Tribal chairman, I will make sure that our assets are protected and increased, and that you are represented proudly and well in all circles of government and business. Thank you for your kind attention and consideration of my candidacy for chairman of the Seminole Tribe of Florida.

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Danny Jumper, Candidate I’m Danny Jumper, Panther Clan, and I would like to take this opportunity to tell you about myself and some of the reasons why I am running for the position of the Big Cypress representative for the Tribal Council. My family and I moved to Big Cypress after my father, Henry Jumper Sr., Bear Clan, spent many years working various jobs throughout Florida. Even with all the moving and hardships, he was able to provide for his family of nine. Finally, in the early 1960s, my father was able to take a job with the Tribe with the Cattle and Land program in Big Cypress. As with many others, there was no housing immediately available and we started living on the reservation in a chickee with no modern conveniences. But I was able to establish my roots in Big Cypress and always considered it home even when my employment made me live elsewhere. But I always knew that I would return to live as a Big Cypress community member. My point is not that my hardships were worse or better than anyone else’s but it has brought me to the realization that I want to see our success as a tool of empowerment. On Aug. 21, 2007, it will be the 50th anniversary of the founding of our constitution. Now 50 years later I feel we have gotten away from the original intent of our Tribal government and we must focus again on meeting the needs of the Seminole community. I plan on making it known to the Big Cypress community that it is time for a new approach to how things are done. With the potential of extra funds coming from the purchase of the Hard Rock International and our continued gaming revenues we need to create a budget that is reflective of the needs of our people. Sometimes our people feel the budget is a done deal and they don’t have any input. I want to change that. I am willing to listen to the people so we can be part of a process that will incorporate the input of the community at the early stages of putting together a budget. When a budget is approved Tribal Council needs to adhere to it and realistically create a reserve fund for emergency purposes. Instead of a yearly budget we should look at having five-year budgetary goals and have the Tribal Council commit to them. I am in favor of casino expansion as long as it is for the right reasons and we are still able to make other long-term investments that will address the needs of our people and the community. The Tribe needs to reinvest more in helping to create bona fide Seminole small businesses that will provide goods and services to its members. This way we can get away from the monopoly of a few. Anyone showing a serious commitment to owning a business that serves the community should be helped. The Tribal Council needs to look at all Tribal programs. Based on attending community meetings over the years and listening to the people, if elected I want to work with each department director and their employees to assess the services they are providing and ensure they are in line with the needs of the community. I want to work more closely with the major funded departments. Housing has been our biggest concern this past year and we need to provide proper funding to meet the needs of this program. In addition we need to provide clearly defined policies and fully educate the community on the departments’ goals and the services they provide. Diabetes has always been our number one health concern but it cannot overshadow other health problems. We need to learn to treat the whole person so we can have total health and not overlook issues that could affect the Tribes’ overall healthy lifestyle. Today, I realize we need to do more than just say education is a number one priority. We need to help those who may not succeed at the higher levels of education but can find success being educated in various trades. Our children must also be educated in Tribal government so they may know how their government works. This will lay a foundation for them if they decide to become a future Tribal leader. Along with helping our youth I am also committed to improving the recognition and existing services provided to our seniors for they have an inherent position in our lives and in our government. We also need to put more emphasis on our cultural programs. My mother Rosie Jim Jumper (Panther Clan) was the primary influence on my knowledge of cultural traditions. But I was also guilty of not doing more to maintain these traditions and now find myself needing to learn as much as possible about our culture. Being involved with Seminole Broadcasting for many years I understand the importance of mass communication and providing accurate information to all Tribal members. We need to do a better job of providing updated information to our communities in all matters that affect them. This way they will be able to take advantage of the various programs being offered by the Tribe and have a better understanding of what the Tribe is doing for them. I have more than 30 years of personal experience working with Tribal government and government programs. In the 1970s I worked as a community organizer with the Special Services department and the Community Action Agency. In the 1980s I was on the Florida Governors Council on Indian Affairs and acted as a liaison between the Tribe and the state. Since the 1990s I took Seminole Broadcasting from a startup operation to a department that has more than 20 employees, many of them Tribal, and has representation on all the reservations. Boundaries and parameters for council sponsored operations and activities need to be set so there is no confusion between personal agendas and what is good for the Tribe and the community. I am committed to serving not only the Big Cypress reservation but all Tribal members and having the people have a say in the operation of their Tribal government. I look forward to meeting and talking to all the members of the Big Cypress community so I can elaborate more about my platform and to answer your questions and listen to your concerns.

Manuel “Mondo” Tiger, Candidate Hello, Mondo here. Yes, it has been two years, but a lot has changed and it has been very wild. We have seen our Tribal Council representatives not having control of non-member employees. We have SPD using too much force on us. We need guidelines for non-member employees to work for the Seminole Tribe of Florida and its very people. We as Tribal members are not getting our fair share of custom homes, trips, trucks, cars, spending money, off-rez apartments. Start your own business in Hard Rock, councilmen will get it first at Hard Rock, landscaping, etc. before we have a chance. Why? Here in BC we have a lot of non-member employees, subcontractors, fishermen, hunters, four-wheelers that are out of control. They all need to understand our culture on this land. There needs to be a program to train non-member employees and subcontractors in Seminole Tribe culture before they work for us. The landscaping business that a councilman has here in BC is not benefiting all of us, but we all pay for it. Why? The clinic that we all use here in BC is benefiting all of us. The Tribal Council is not building a new and up-to-date clinic, getting more doctors here, but letting it run down. Why? We have an airport, airplanes, jets that we can’t use. But all Tribal members pay the tab for councilmen’s and non-members’ personal use. Why? Here in BC, new land was paid for at the end of West Boundary Road. It is locked to members of the Seminole Tribe. We can’t hunt, four-wheel, look, but non-members have keys and promises from councilmen. Why? We have paid a very good price for this company that was going down in the New York Stock Exchange, Hard Rock International, Inc. But we have a harder time trying to get a room. But when we do get a room, it will cost you an arm and a leg, plus you don’t get a discount. Here in BC we have non-member employees that should be at work at the Tribal office, not at Clewiston, Immokalee, Hollywood, etc. shopping for themselves on company time or payroll. You try that off-rez. Working like that, we would be fired. It is time for change. The support, help, prayers, for the past six years for council representatives have been the fuel for me in the past. Thank you so much for standing and fighting for our culture, our members, our land. I would like to ask for your support and help and much-needed prayers for good guidance and good victory. Sho-Naa-Bish.

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v Brighton Representative Sandy Billie, Jr., Candidate Estonko! Hi, my name is Sandy Billie Jr. and I am a member of the Panther Clan. I have a business that my wife, daughter and I own, called Eco Lawn Mowing Service. I am running for the seat of council representative for the Brighton community. My intentions for running are to improve our community with businesses, respect and honesty to the community members. I am a very fair and honest man. I would like to see better communication with the community members. I will be available to the community members 24/7. I will work with the Board representative to bring business to the Brighton community, like building a hotel and a bowling alley, because every two years we have the outside world bring business proposals to the new council representative. We need to keep the funds on the reservation, like rotating through other new business ventures, because we need to take care of our own people before we think of the surrounding counties. Representative: Based on, or constituting a government in which the many are represented by persons chosen from among them usually by election. Mvto! Sandy Billie Jr.

Andrew Bowers, Jr., Incumbent When I sought the position of Brighton-Tampa Tribal councilman two years ago, I knew the concerns of the good folks at both places. I came with a plan to address those concerns. In other words, one has to have a plan of action if elected. One cannot come in not knowing what he or she is going to do if elected to the position. First, a lot of people wanted a change in the face of our Tribal government and the way it operated. And second, the way our Tribal members in Tampa are living needed to be addressed. Substantial steps have been taken toward those issues for the betterment of our people. I am committed to continue the movement, particularly with our newly acquired land for the members in Tampa. In addition, there are three to four building projects slated to begin in Brighton in the very near future this fiscal year. The police station in Tampa and the Brighton charter school are currently under construction. This is an aggressive trend unlike in past years when Brighton seemed to lag behind other places in construction. Also, I made housing a priority this fiscal year. Again, this is unlike the past years when housing seemed like a secondary concern in Brighton. Some new homes are currently under construction with several more scheduled for construction within a few weeks. I am committed to continue to work with the various departments to see these projects through. It has been a long time since any substantial construction has taken place in Brighton. Finally, as our Tribe grows in population and in its business endeavors, our leaders must be able to think and act wisely, and to look to the future. I have fulfilled that role and will continue to do so. Thank you.

Matthew John Gopher, Candidate I am a member of the Panther Clan. My name is Matthew John Gopher, and my grandparents are the late Mr. and Mrs. John Henry Gopher. I’m running for Brighton council representative. I will soon be sending flyers out for my campaign dinner, time and place to be announced later. Thank you very much, Matthew John Gopher

John Wayne Huff, Candidate No platform submitted.

Roger Smith, Candidate Roger Smith, Bird Clan, is seeking the Brighton and Tampa council representative position. As your representative, I promise to find the needs of the Brighton and Tampa communities and be the voice of the Tribal members to the Tribal Council. I will strongly support and work for the completion of all ongoing projects: 1. Charter School; 2. Senior citizens’ building; 3. Veterans’ building; 4. Emergency Services; 5. Administration office; 6. Tampa housing. I will continue to support the Rodeo Ground Improvements projects and rodeo events. I will work closely with housing to overcome problems and solve issues in their department. I will work to secure our community from non-reservation violators. We need communication between the community and the Seminole Police Department. I will assume the responsibilities as your representative and any concerns with the Brighton and Tampa community issues will be brought to the members. I will do my best to make decisions based on what I believe the community wants and not based just on a selected few. A vote for ROGER SMITH IS a vote for ROGER SMITH.

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v Hollywood Representative Carl Baxley, Candidate

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My fellow Tribal members: The time has come for us to put all differences aside and come together for a good that will make ALL our lives better as Tribal members. On May 14, 2007 I will run for Hollywood Tribal Council representative hoping to be your voice in office and do the things many of you have asked me to do time and time again and that is to help make things right and stand up for ALL OF US. When elected I will fight for what is right to make sure all Tribal members have better housing, more dividends, more involvement in Tribal affairs, and confidence that YOU and YOUR FAMILY'S property, safety and well-being WILL NOT BE IGNORED. For too long we have sat and waited for things to get better and all we got was empty promises, lies, and one excuse after another. Well, on May 14 the time has come to send a message that a change is needed. A change you know you can depend on. A change you know I, Elton Carl Baxley, will deliver as I have done so many times in my business life and as a Tribal member. *Many of you asked me to run for Tribal Council, again — I am. *Many of you have told me about your housing problems — I will see that it’s done. *Many of you asked me about being more involved in Tribal affairs — I will see that you are involved by establishing committees throughout the Tribe, i.e., housing, police, education, utilities etc. *And so many of you have told me your concerns for family safety and property — I have already begun addressing this issue and it is a priority. Now with your support and enough votes we will win this election and send a clear message there will be No Doubt a Good Change is at Hand. Thank you for your support. God bless this Tribe and its members!

Hello Seminole Tribal Members! I am seeking the position of Hollywood council representative. My parents are the late Jack Henry Motlow (Otter Clan) and Mary Buster Motlow (Panther Clan) both of the Seminole Hollywood Reservation. I belong to the Panther Clan. I am currently employed at the Seminole Okalee Indian Village (since 2002) and the Choopeek Cheke store (since 2004), and am now the general manager (since 2006). Also, I worked for more than 11 years with the Seminole Tribe of Florida in various departments prior to that, and I worked for three years with the Bureau of Indian Affairs’ grant programs in the state of Oklahoma. I received my associate’s degree in social science in 1998 and I received vocational training in entrepreneurship and management training in 1988. I support the education field and Tribal government and hope to have our own Tribal court system to be implemented for the people and by people regarding civil rights. My objectives for this request are to represent and serve the people as a whole entity and not a selective group. Let us restore our integrity, and respect and preserve our heritage within our people by including everyone’s goals, ideas and respect for each other. We should make this an equal effort so that we can grow and work together as a Tribe. These are the questions that will be asked, and how we can begin to reach that point of discussion without tearing each other apart. We need to be concerned about Tribal issues and ask where has our integrity gone, for the people today and for future generations to come, when we are no longer here to say what is right and wrong. Integrity is what makes an individual reliable for finding a way to help his or her people, not just seeking selfish gain. The Seminole Tribe of Florida and the Seminole people have given and provided those tools to us such as: the education program, the work experience program for both student and adults, and internship for management programs either in Tribal government or Indian gaming. If we as individuals don’t take a stand to utilize the tools to help guide our youth, then the future generations will lose integrity, culture and the respect of the outside world. I proposed that we utilize these programs in the Hollywood community for a monthly or weekly newsletter for the community members to know and be aware of the existing programs and to find a way to make them work for us and not against us, so that all Tribal members could benefit and be successful. Respect yourself. You heard of the old saying: “If you don’t respect yourself, then how can you have respect for others?” Seminole people are taught to listen and observe and respect each other. Also, we need to learn how to be patient with each other. I hope that we can continue to take the time to learn and teach our youth today through our cultural activities and learn the heritage of our language and realize the responsibility lies with us as Tribal members. I, myself am still learning the language and I appreciate what little I know at this time and what I can pass on to my grandchildren. This is an opportunity and responsibility as a future leader to present and inform the Tribal members to take steps forward in their heritage and culture, preserve the pride as Seminole people. We just can’t afford to lose what was given to us by our ancestors and most of all the “Breath Maker.” My objective for applying for this important position is to represent and serve all the people who live in the Hollywood Community. The Seminole Tribal Council representative is responsible for having all Tribal members’ best interests in mind and hearing everybody’s voice for the betterment of and supporting the needs of the people. You will have that choice on May 14 to elect me as your Hollywood Council Representative to do the job and be responsible to inform you on a daily basis and give an oral or written report on programs and budget at all times. Let us all achieve our goals and ideals and take action to work together and maintain our integrity as unconquered people, and let us not be too quick to waive our sovereignty for the generations to come. In closing, let us as Seminole people take the opportunity and responsibility to teach, preserve and assist individuals to become productive and have success in whatever paths they choose but let us not forget about our heritage and culture and the teaching to respect the “Breath Maker” and the people who make the Seminole Tribe what it is today. This is your opportunity to vote, make a change in our direction for the better, work toward our goals together and be responsible to give back to the community — and not to take it lightly, but seriously, whoever you choose as your next Hollywood council representative. Thank you and I remain, Leoma Motlow Poore Panther Clan

Max B. Osceola, Jr., Incumbent Dear Tribal Members: I am announcing my candidacy for Hollywood council representative for the Seminole Tribe of Florida. My platform is as follows: 1. Culture: The preservation of our culture is a very important part of our existence. The establishment of culture days that we have on the Hollywood reservation has provided an opportunity for our elders to teach language, legends, and arts and crafts to the younger Seminoles. Because of these classes the parents have been able to learn how to sew patchwork and clothing, make baskets, learn woodcarving techniques and learn beadwork. These parents are now able to teach their children the skills they have learned. The language and legends of our culture are taught to our preschool children through the Hollywood Culture Program, therefore, preserving our language and legends. These two examples have been a success to preserve our culture and will be maintained and improved on in the future. 2. Education: Our elders saved the Tribe from being terminated by the federal government in 1955. They told the government to give the Seminoles 25 years to educate younger Seminoles so that they could manage the affairs of the Tribe. I know the importance of education, as I graduated from the University of Miami in 1974 with a bachelor of arts degree. At that time I was only the second Seminole to earn a college degree. Because of the college scholarships that the council has given our students, we now have over 90 Seminoles with college degrees. In Hollywood, scholarships have been established for our students in grades K-12 to attend private schools. The private schools prepare our Seminole students for college or vocational school, whichever career he or she chooses. 3. Housing: In Hollywood there was no land for new home sites. During the last two years I have been able to purchase the trailer park across from the Tribal office. This will provide for approximately 20 new home sites for our Tribal members. The power lines which went along the south part of the reservation have been renegotiated by me, where now the lines west of State Road 7 to Sheridan Street will now be removed. This provides land to place another 30 homes. Also the health concerns caused by these lines have been removed. We are also relocating the businesses along 64th Avenue to provide another 20 home sites on the Hollywood reservation. Money has been put into the Housing Department to build homes for all Tribal members. You can see by the construction of homes on the Hollywood reservation that many Seminoles are taking advantage of this program. 4. Health: To create a healthy Seminole, the Recreation Department was established to provide activities for all ages. We have exercise programs that range from the basketball teams to water aerobics which create a fun way to exercise. Exercise leads to good health which will prolong the life of the individual. The Health Department has also created many activities that encourage a healthy lifestyle. The largest event put on by them is the 5k run/walk Rez Rally. By the way, the Hollywood reservation was the 2006 champion for having the highest number of participants. Nike, Inc. has proclaimed the Seminole Tribe as the leader in the event for all of Native Country. 5. Employment: Two programs have been established for Seminoles to receive training and employment within the Tribe. The first program is for management trainees at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino. The participants are taught all of the skills necessary to run a successful hotel and casino. After successfully completing the program, employment is provided for the graduates so they can work in a department and strive to become a director or general manager or whatever they aspire to do in the hotel and casino. The other program is in our Tribal government, which provides insight and responsibilities into the programs which provide services to our Tribal members. Today there are over 200 Seminoles employed by our Tribal government. There are also many services that can be provided by Seminole entrepreneurs on the Hollywood reservation. I use these companies whenever I can to do work on the reservation. I have employed about 15 Seminole-owned businesses to do work on the reservation. This provides more opportunities and employment for our Seminole people. The opportunity to work for the Tribe, or to work for yourself, has been provided for all Tribal members and I plan on continuing it in the future. 6. Dividends: Since May of 2005, the dividends have doubled to every Tribal member. The establishment of a second distribution date allows you to manage your income to your benefit. The establishment of a trust fund for Seminole children from birth to 17 years old will provide a financial base to secure the future for our children. Financial education plans are being established so our young Seminoles will not be overwhelmed by the success and to teach them how to manage their assets for a lifetime. I have always supported the dividends and will continue to in the future. 7. Economics: The future of the Tribe has improved with the acquisition of Hard Rock International Inc., which is now owned by the Seminole Tribe of Florida. Tribal members have said to me that we need to get into other businesses so that we do not have to rely on gaming only as our main source of income for our budget. Hard Rock International will provide income and employment opportunities for the Tribal membership. We now own a business that is recognized worldwide as a successful and profitable company. We have expanded to hospitality, food and beverage through the Hard Rock Cafes and Hotels of Hard Rock International. We recently bought out a non-native company at our Hard Rock establishments, which will increase the income to the Seminole Tribe of Florida by millions of dollars. Bonds were sold to build the two Hard Rock Hotels and Casinos. Andy Bowers and I represented the Tribe in refinancing these bonds which lowered the interest rate and reduced the years of the bonds from 30 to 15 years. These changes reduce the debt on the bonds, which also resulted in saving the Tribe millions of dollars. Andy and I went on a road show to sell these bonds. We went before banks, insurance companies, capital investment companies, and to Wall Street, representing the Tribe from New York City to San Francisco. We also brought some of the management training participants on these road shows so they could learn how the bond market works. This is my platform which I stand on and believe in for the future of the Seminole people. The Seminole Tribe of Florida is respected throughout the native and the non-native communities because of the success that we have had under the current leadership of the council. Our leadership is a reflection of our Tribal members and is in my heart at all times. The future is bright and the strength of the Seminoles is not measured in money but by our character of ourselves which is taught to us by our elders who saved this Tribe from termination 50 years ago. I want to thank everyone for their suggestions, support and prayers, which have guided my role as Hollywood councilman for the Seminole Tribe of Florida. In our flag the phrase “In God We Trust” is one of the reasons the Tribe has been so successful. On May 14, 2007, you have an opportunity to vote for the leadership of the Tribe. With your support and vote, I believe I can maintain and improve the Seminole Tribe for the future. Shoo-naa-bish, Mado, Thank you, Max B. Osceola Jr. Hollywood Council Representative 954-961-5469 (home) 954-647-5515 (cell) 954-966-6300 ext. 1390 (office) mosceolagsemTribe.com (email)

Leoma Motlow Poore, Candidate

Gordon Oliver Wareham, Candidate Hello, My name is Gordon Ollie Wareham and I am announcing my candidacy for Hollywood Council Representative. I am a member of the Panther Clan. I have lived on the Hollywood Reservation my entire life of 35 years. I have a degree in business administration from Broward Community College. From 1900 to 2000 our people and culture have adapted to the changing world that was happening around us. With roads being paved through the Everglades, trading with the outside communities became easier and also brought tourism. In the late 1950s the Seminole Tribe of Florida was established and our people told the U.S. that we are a people and we will control our own destiny. Cattle and other businesses helped our tribe and people become more financially secure. In 1979, high-stakes bingo was established by the Seminole Tribe of Florida and created a way for our tribe to become more self-reliant. These changes in businesses also had an effect on our culture, community and language. We started to move out of chickees into modern homes; our styles of clothing and hair transformed over the 20th century. In this new century the Seminole Tribe has opened two Seminole Hard Rock Hotels and Casinos and now has acquired Hard Rock International Inc. The effects this will have on the Seminole Tribe of Florida government and people in the 21st century will only be positive if we start to prepare today. Idea: To have culture classes every week starting at age 14 to 18 (freshman through senior in high school). This class will study the history of our people, government, the Seminole languages and cultural practices. To have an understanding of where this Tribe is heading in the future is to have an understanding of where our people have been in the past. What links us to our ancestors is the knowledge that is passed down from them. Learning their achievements, mistakes and stories is one step in understanding who we want to be in this new century. Promise: Checks and balances are necessary for any government. First, to have quarterly meetings. The people have the right to ask questions and get real answers. The decisions that the council makes affect every Seminole. Second, a Conflict of Interest Amendment needs to be inserted into the Seminole Constitution. The job of the council members is to take care of the welfare of this Tribe, not just their own. On May 14 it is the responsibility of every Seminole to let his or her voice be heard. Thank you.