2025 Special Election: Grinter Chapel & Cemetery
Over 80% of our Tribal Members who voted are in favor of accepting the Grinter Chapel and Cemetery property. In addition, many members indicated that they will provide cash contributions to assist with the renovation and maintenance of the Chapel. We have opened a separate bank account to accept these funds.
It is also rewarding to know that seven of our members have volunteered their labor to help with the renovation and maintenance of the Chapel. Our general contractor welcomes this assistance and will help to coordinate their efforts.
In addition, four of our members have volunteered to help to write grant applications to request funds for the renovation and maintenance of the property. This effort will be critical for the renovation and especially the ongoing maintenance of the property. We will immediately form a Committee to start the process of applying for grants.
Thank you to our members for their wonderful support!
2025 Tribal Election Results
The 2025 tribal elections were held from May 21st through June 7th, concluding during the Annual Meeting.
All council positions were up for election; however, as all candidates ran unopposed, the election was largely a formality. Results:
Chief: Lynn David
Assistant Chief: Brenton Zeigler
Secretary: Diana Samarasan
Treasurer: No candidates
Council Members At Large: Jim Harriman, Joe Meneley, and Mike Weeks
Tribal members also voted to approve an update to the tribal bylaws. A copy of the revised bylaws is available at the following link: Kansas Delaware Tribe Of Indians Bylaws, Revised June 7th, 2025