Shinnecock Nation tribal trustees elected

Originally published: April 4, 2012 12:07 PM
Updated: April 4, 2012 9:11 PM
By MARK HARRINGTON mark.harrington@newsday.com

Photo credit: Newsday / Karen Wiles Stabile | Randy King, center, and members of the Shinnecock Nation meet with the editorial board at Newsday. (Feb.29, 2012)

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Two former leaders of the Shinnecock Indian Nation regained their seats as tribal trustees in an election on Tuesday that also saw longtime trustee chairman Randy King returned to the tribe's top leadership spot.

Lance Gumbs and Gordell Wright, who previously held trustee posts for nine and seven terms, respectively, returned as trustees after a year's hiatus. They replace Fred Bess and Gerrod...

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