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Katzie chief wins re-election

Susan Miller to serve two more years.
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Katzie First Nation chief Susan Miller greets Carissa Scott at a swearing-in ceremony at the band office in Pitt Meadows on Wednesday

Susan Miller has another two years to continue her work on the Katzie First Nation as chief.

Miller will start her second term after winning last week’s election over challenger Spencer Pierre.

Miller took 141 votes, while Pierre earned 101.

Two councillors who served on the previous council were also re-elected. Peter James Jr. and Rick Bailey were re-elected with 174 and 171 votes, respectively.

New to the council is Pam McCotter, who won 89 votes. Total number of ballots cast were 242.

Miller won an election in November 2013, then was acclaimed in the February 2014 election for two-year terms.

She has been focused on improving on how the band council operates and has helped institute regular recorded meetings, financial statements and a strategic plan.

The Katzie will hold a ratification vote in April on an agreement in principle for a treaty between both the band and senior government, reached after years of negotiations, and leading towards self government.