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May 25, 2012
Justin Mays announces candidacy for Third Osage Nation Congress

"Our Nation has evolved into a multifaceted business and should be governed by people who are skilled in making cautious, informed business decisions & decisions geared to benefit ALL members."

My name is Justin Mays (Xu-ah Wa-kon-ta)

I am of the Strikeaxe family, who have always been active in Tribal government from the time of Chief Strikeaxe to the present day. My grandmother, Norma Jean Mays, was secretary to Chief Sylvester Tinker and also Chief George Tall Chief.

My parents, Paul & Marcella Mays, along with my brother, P.J. Mays have been in business in Osage County for 27 years. As a teenager, my first job was in the family business.

May 25, 2012
Osage News Weekly Roundup: Question 4

As an Osage legislator, how would you vote if the Osage LLC asked for an appropriation of $1 million to $5 million to fund their operations or investments.

The Osage News asked the Osage 2012 candidates how they would vote if the Osage LLC asked for an appropriation of $1 million to $5 million to fund their operations or investments. This is the fourth in a series of questions that will be emailed to all candidates before Election Day as a part of our Osage News Weekly Roundup series.

We allowed the candidates up to 300 words to answer. Their answers are published in the order they were received. Candidates are not required to participate in the series.

May 3, 2012
Candidate Talk: Cecelia Tallchief

The twenty-third candidate to be interviewed in our series "Candidate Talk" is Cecelia Tallchief

The Osage News will be interviewing on camera the 2012 candidates running for the Third Osage Nation Congress. The twenty-third candidate to be interviewed in our series "Candidate Talk" is Cecelia Tallchief.

April 30, 2012
Jerri Jean Branstetter announces her candidacy for the Third Osage Nation Congress

"I am humbled by your confidence in electing me to Congress as your Speaker and, if re-elected, will continue to work diligently and fervently for you, my Osage people."

After great thought and consideration, I am announcing my candidacy for re-election to the Third Osage Nation Congress.

April 25, 2012
Shane Rencountre announces his candidacy for the Third Osage Nation Congress

"My mission as your congress person will be to improve upon our tribal capabilities and responsibilities."

My name is Shane Rencountre and I am an Osage. I would like to serve as your congress person for the next four years.

April 24, 2012
Candidate Talk: Shane Rencountre

2012 Osage General Election Candidate Shane Rencountre interviews for "Candidate Talk"

The Osage News will be interviewing on camera the 2012 candidates running for the Third Osage Nation Congress. The thirteenth candidate to be interviewed in our series "Candidate Talk" is Shane Rencountre.

April 24, 2012
RJ Walker announces his candidacy for the Third Osage Nation Congress

"I believe our children and grandchildren deserve meaningful opportunities in the arts, sciences, and trades that, if available, would help them explore their strengths."

I am pleased  to announce my candidacy for the Osage Nation Congress.  Over the last decade I have served as Director of the Osage Nation Roads Department and seen the potential of our Nation to overcome our differences.  Also, while serving on boards in the community, I have seen the potential for our Nation to work with the city, county and state.  This type of cooperation produces results that benefit all Osages, especially our elders and children.

April 20, 2012
Mark Simms announces his candidacy for the Third Osage Nation Congress

“I believe that the businesses of the Osage Nation must thrive in order to ensure services and benefits to the Osage people wherever they may live.”

The economic health of the Osage Nation is, and will continue to be, a top priority for six-year Osage Congressman and candidate Mark J. Simms. “The way the Osage people will prosper is to make Osage businesses profitable,”  Simms says. “I believe that the businesses of the Osage Nation must thrive in order to ensure services and benefits to the Osage people wherever they may live,” he adds. “Strong businesses will be the pillars that uphold the Osage Nation.

April 19, 2012
Hank Hainzinger announces his candidacy for the Third Osage Nation Congress

"I look forward to building on some of the good decisions that have been made by Congress, and I am confident that we will be able to work through the current challenges."

As a life long resident of Osage county, I- Hank Hainzinger, have been honored by the number of people who have encouraged me to run for Osage Nation Congress. It was in part because of their confidence and the support of my family that I now have the distinct privilege of being a candidate for Osage Nation Congress in 2012. As you read on you will learn more about me and understand why I felt the need to run for Congress.

April 16, 2012
Nicki Revard Lorenzo announces her candidacy for the Third Osage Nation Congress

"As a congresswoman, I would respect the traditions that ensure the importance of our people and work to change persistent problems."

People become frustrated when problems are seen and solutions ignored.  When situations persist, people lose faith in the ability and willingness to change old patterns.  As a congresswoman, I would respect the traditions that ensure the importance of our people and work to change persistent problems.

March 28, 2012
John Maker announces his candidacy for the Third Osage Nation Congress

"I want to work with you to help grow our Nation to greater strength, more security, and a continuously-flowing prosperity."

I am John F. Maker, and today I am announcing my candidacy for Congressman for the Third Osage Nation Congress. I want to work with you to help grow our Nation to greater strength, more security, and a continuously-flowing prosperity.

March 27, 2012
Candidate Talk: Olivia "Libbi" Gray

The Osage News will be interviewing on camera the 2012 candidates running for the Third Osage Nation Congress. The first candidate to be interviewed in our series "Candidate Talk" is Olivia "Libbi" Gray.

The Osage News will be interviewing on camera the 2012 candidates running for the Third Osage Nation Congress. The first candidate to be interviewed in our series "Candidate Talk" is Olivia "Libbi" Gray.

March 26, 2012
Shannon Love Edwards announces her candidacy for the Third Osage Nation Congress

“It has been my honor to serve as your representative to the Osage Nation Congress and I am pleased to announce my candidacy for reelection.”

It has been my honor to serve as your representative to the Osage Nation Congress and I am pleased to announce my candidacy for reelection.  Over the past five and-a-half years, I have worked to promote laws that benefit the Osage people, to establish uniform processes for our government operations, and to expand and improve direct services to all my constituents. I am a fiscal conservative and demand accountability and effectiveness for the expenditure of Osage Nation funds.

My key legislative achievements are:

March 16, 2012
Berbon Hamilton announces candidacy for the Third Osage Nation Congress

“The five areas of opportunity that I am committed to, come straight from the Osage people."

Berbon R. Hamilton, who serves the Osage Nation as Manager of Business Development and Special Operations for Osage, LLC, announces his candidacy for Osage Nation Congress.

March 16, 2012
Three Osages file candidacy papers seeking election

Three Osage Nation Congressional candidates file on day one; No one files on day two

Three Osages have filed their candidacy papers – thus far – for the 2012 General Election in which six Osage Nation Congressional seats are up for grabs.

On day two of the filing period, no Osages filed candidacy papers, according to the ON Election Office on March 16. The filing period stretches through April 2.

The day before, three candidates filed their papers by closing time. Berbon Hamilton was the first to file and later in the day Rosemary Shaw and John Maker did the same.

February 15, 2012
Jenny Miller announces her candidacy for Osage Congress

"I offer my service to the Osage people in an effort to provide a true democratic government that is by and for the people."

I offer my service to the Osage people in an effort to provide a true democratic government that is by and for the people. In accordance with the Osage Nation Constitution of which I swear to uphold and defend, I will encourage the current legislators’ and other sworn officials to comply with the Osage Nation Constitution and Osage Law as prescribed therein while enforcing recognition of the true Supreme Law of the land, the United States Constitution, to which we are bound.

February 15, 2012
United Osages of Southern California

Osage candidates, Ryan Red Corn and the 1491s, Cedar Chest shop and more

Saturday April 28th, United Osages of Southern California, doors open 10am. Meeting location: "Carlsbad by the Sea resort" 850 Palomar Airport Road, Carlsbad, Ca. 92011. Closest airport: Lindberg Field, San Diego. Contact for southern CA Osages: 760-500-2266 or william.r.myers@us.army.mil