Great Seal Of The Zuni Tribe  
Election Board  
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Shirley L. Bellson and Edward W. Wemytewa

Shirley Bellson and Edward Wemytewa

Shirley L. Bellson                                       

Clans: Dogwood (Mula) – Child of Frog                            

 

Educational Background:

·        High School Graduate – Zuni High School

·        Associates Degree: Business Administration ( UNM )

·        Certified Public Manager – USDA

 

Employment History:

  • Current: Office Manager – Zuni Cultural Resources Enterprise (1 yr.)
  • Clerk for the BIA – US Dept. of Interior (3 yrs.)
  • Realty Officer – BIA (24 yrs.)
  • Administrative Officer – BIA (5 yrs.)
  • Tribal Administrator – Pueblo of Zuni (4 yrs.)

 

 

Edward W. Wemytewa

Clans:  Tobacco – Child of Dogwood (Crow)

 

Educational Background:

·        High School Graduate – Zuni High School

·        Secondary Art Ed, Sr. Level – UNM

·        Certified Public Manager – USDA

 

Employment History:

  • Current: Zuni Tribal Councilman (4 yrs.)
  • Project Coordinator – Cultural Area Wetlands Project (4 yrs.)
  • Project Coordinator – Zuni Rainbow Project (4 yrs.)
  • Art Teacher – Twin Buttes High School , ZPSD (1 yr.)

 

 

 

Campaign Platform:

  • Redefine the role of the Zuni Tribal Council as a true legislative body
  • Establish a sound, well-qualified Board of Directors for the Enterprises
  • Consistency in outreach and reporting to the community
  • Establish a conducive partnership with the ZPSD and explore alternative education options
  • Strengthen the concept of “Traditional Knowledge Teaching” for Zuni culture and language studies
  • Expand the Zuni Higher Education Program for effective services
  • Assist and support our Zuni veterans
  • Hire specialized grant writers to pursue “Development Grants”
  • Develop a Land Use Code and revisit business regulations
  • Effectively and responsibly promote the Zuni arts industry through marketing, using publication of books, and internet
  • Explore opportunities in the gaming industry(casinos) and expand tourist development
  • Support livestock and agricultural business opportunities
  • Ensure the Zuni is well represented at the State and Federal agency levels, including partnering with local governments and tribes, and establish an office in Washington , D.C.
  • Both of us has experience in grant writing and program management that as a team we will establish  trust and autonomy within the Zuni tribal program hierarchy

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