The Resource August 2014 Volume 1 Issue 008 | Page 14

D ale is Naneeshteezhi Tachiini and born for Todichiini. His maternal and paternal grandfathers are Kinyaani and Honaghaani, respectively. Tsosie has been married to his high school sweetheart, Charlotte, for thirty-six years. They have four children and six grandchildren. The Tsosie family resides in LeChee, Arizona. Page Unified School District Governing Board and as president of the National Caucus of American Indians/Alaska Natives School Board Members. Dale also served as a Federal Relations Network member. Tsosie commented that his experience in these positions afforded him a considerable view of the academic needs and challenges that Native American students experience. “Our children deserve the best education and adequate funding to get the job done, from Head Start to college.” Public safety is another priority Tsosie wants to tackle. Tsosie believes overworked, undermanned law enforcement staffing has led to officers not having time to rest. He said, “This is a systemic issue that needs to be corrected.” As a start, Tsosie wants to see collaboration among and cross-deputizing the various enforcement agencies. “This will immediately create a larger work force of officers who can respond to a variety of calls.” Dale’s mother, the late Susie Lee, was a community activist and leader with much political influence. Dale said his mother influenced his political inclinations as well. She was a committed Christian woman who lived her faith fully. “It was from her that I learned it is an honor to be in public service, helping others through prayer and leadership.” Dale has served his community as LeChee Chapter Land Use Planning Board and as a Little League baseball coach. Like his mother, Tsosie relies on his strong Christian faith. He is an ordained elder of the Faith Bible Chapel in Page, Arizona. “It is still important for me, and for each of us and our families to live in prayer and faith.” Tsosie’s campaign has focused on one-to-one, door-to-door contact in numerous Arizona, Utah and New Mexico communities. “We have encountered many people disillusioned with tribal politics and leadership. Many are very encouraged once they hear that I need their help to restructure the Council and add a second body of 14 august Volume 1 Issue 008 twelve members. They say, ‘Twenty four is not enough.’ The people support a check and balances system of government. Many realize that it is not the form of government, but the people in it, that have created distrust, anger and poor delivery of services.” Tsosie said, “Fiscal accountability means taking a look at the way we manage our finances and generating additional resources. Too much money goes unused or misused at the chapter, agency and council levels. Poor accounting practices at the chapter level and even poorer oversight by the agency staffs results in delays in auditing.” Tsosie served as president of “My hope is that the people will support me. I trust that they will listen to the candidates and make a wise choice when they connect their lines in the voting booth. Just be sure to mark Position Number 12!” CONTACT Dale E. Tsosie Phone: [phone] Email: [email protected] stay connected. visit www.theresourcetab.com