Local Politics
Washoe Tribe Chairman Smokey Wins Third Term in Saturday Election
Serrell Smokey won a third term as Washoe Tribe Chairman on Saturday, receiving 182 votes against Lydell Wyatt's 66 and R. Neil Mortimer's 51. Of roughly 1,200 eligible tribal voters, 436 cast ballots in the election. Community council seats were also filled for Dresslerville, Carson, Reno-Sparks, Stewart, Woodfords (Alpine County), and off-reservation communities. Results are preliminary pending confirmation by the Elections Board.