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Tattuinee returns as Kivalliq Inuit Association president

Kivalliq Inuit Association election results keep incumbent in
Stewart Burnett
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Kono Tattuinee, pictured here at a past event in Rankin Inlet, will be returning as president of the Kivalliq Inuit Association. NNSL file photo

Kono Tattuinee is returning as president of the Kivalliq Inuit Association following results of the Dec. 11 election.

Tattuinee earned 608 votes to secure top spot in a five-way race. Samuel Alagalak received 454 votes while David Kuksuk garnered 381, Ross Tatty 367 and Patterk Netser 245.

In the race for vice-president, Patrick Tagoona earned 700 votes to secure the position, followed by runners-up Stanley Adjuk with 567, Donna Adams with 402, Harry Niakrok 191 with and Willie Nakoolak with 181.

For community directors, Nellie Kusugak earned the position for Rankin Inlet, with Johnny Tagornak taking Naujaat and Guy Enuapik in Whale Cove.

Voter turnout was 29 per cent.

All terms are for four years.