Manataba Messenger

Page 18 CANDIDATE FOR TRIBAL COUNCIL LORI KNIGHTON 2020 is a year to reflect and prioritize where we as an individual and a people want to become. My heart goes out to all of you who have lost a dear loved one. I personally am missing many smiles that brought me comfort, joy, and laughter. And to all who have endured physical, mental, or spiri- tual discomfort during these unique times; Please remember you are BEAUTIFUL and STRONG! My name is Lori Moore Knighton. Everything that I have written in my previous two platforms for a council seat still has not changed, I AM HERE FOR YOU . This campaign I want to emphasize this message: YOU are a member of the Federally recognized Colorado River Indian Tribes. YOU are NOT just a number. YOU MATTER !!! A generic definition of what a Tribal council is the following: the tribes nine elected council which exercises all the legislative and executive powers of the tribe. What is power to you? I have a feeling that my definition of Power is not the popular one. Power comes from a higher source that we need to humble ourselves and embrace. We as four, unique tribes come from people who had righteous power at one time. We walked a resilient path. No one was left behind. It was a sustainable family society. Unfortunately, somewhere down the line we are beginning to forget how to fish. “Give a man a fish and you feed him for a day. TEACH him how to fish and you feed him for a lifetime.” Now that is POWER. My goal is to bring us back to a sustainable society. Economic – Diversity is key. Look into all potential areas of economic development. Not just one. We can enjoy prosperous and fulfilling lives from economic growth. As, long as it is obtained ethi- cally and distributed equally. Environmental – Our water is life. It should never be put on the back burner. Management of our other natural resources. We need to be continually proactive. Social – This encompasses so many areas that we need to build upon. The short list would entail: Education (all ages), law and order, social services, family-oriented activ- ities. Provide all resources to our people to partake of what is available. Promote physical and men- tal health and well-being. We need to respect, protect, and promote our human rights. There is so much that needs to be done in other areas of our reservation. It will take desire and effort. It will not be achieved over night. Tribal Council is not a 9 to 5, 5 days a week appointment. I am here to serve. YOU are my appointment. Previously I gave a generic definition of Tribal Council. My definition encompasses much more than what I have written. What is your definition of a Tribal Council? It takes all types to make this world and our reservation function. Many new personalities are wanting to make a difference. We need to find council mem- bers who focus on the present (YOU) and our future generations. SELFISHNESS has no place in a Tribal Council. A council that will promote progress, self-reliance, and in return there will be happiness and we will be a strong people who can survive during unpredictable events in the future. If I am blessed enough to become a member of the Tribal council, I would ask that you come and introduce yourself to me. So, we can grow together. Accomplishments. Graduate C.R.I.T Headstart Le Pera Elementary School. Daisy buns, yummy!!!!! Graduate Utah State University Graduate.Provo Medical and Dental Technology. Management position at Discovercard enterprises. Owned a landscaping business. Contracts with Salt Lake City downtown corporate enterprises along with the Utah Valley Regional Medical offices in Provo, Utah. C.R.I.T Education and Liquor Board. Held various positions along with presidency callings in my church. Tribal educational departments Tooele, Utah. Coached boys’ basketball, baseball, soccer, football, and girls’ softball. I love volunteering at Headstart. Your babies are so beautiful. My most precious accomplishments. Little Miss Colorado River Indian Tribes ‘77 I am the mother of 4 amazingly goofy awesome children. My grandson is my world. I am the proud daughter of Carl Moore Sr and Shirley Esquerra. Who are the children of Ernest and Linda Moore and Leandro and Rosemary Esquerra. It is a new day, “LET’S GO FISHING!” “For what we love determines what we seek. What we seek determines what we think and do. What we think and do determines who we are and what we will become.”Dieter F. Uchtdorf