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Multimedia ResourcesCitizen Potawatomi Nation of Oklahoma
About this audio fileA Tribal governance success story To listen to this file, you need to have software such as iTunes or Windows Media Player installed. You can download this for free here. This audio file is part of a seriesThis audio file is part of the ArizonaNativeNet Distinguished Lecturers series. About John BarrettJohn “Rocky” Barrett has served as Citizen Potawatomi Nation Chairman since 1985. He has served the tribe as an elected official for over 25 years, beginning with his first elected position as Vice Chairman in 1971. He is also president of Barrett Drilling Company, an independent oil and gas production company, and Barrett Land and Cattle Company, a registered Angus cattle ranch. As the chief elected official of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation, Chairman Barrett leads a five member committee of elected officials who oversee enactment of the laws and ordinances under which the tribe is governed. He also directs the tribe’s administrative and commercial functions. He was instrumental in the creation and adoption of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation’s current constitution and statutes which have led to the Nation’s extended period of stability and progress. During Chairman Barrett’s tenure, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation has experienced tremendous growth. With some 700 employees, the Potawatomi Nation is the largest employer in the Shawnee area. With an estimated annual payroll and vendor expenditure of more than $15 million in 2001, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation is a major contributor to the economic well-being of Pottawatomie County. The Potawatomi Nation owns several successful business enterprises: First National Bank and Trust Co.; FireLake Golf Course; FireLake Mini-Putt; the Potawatomi Tribal Stores in Shawnee and Tecumseh; AM 1450 KGFF Radio; FireLake Entertainment Center which houses a bingo hall, off-track betting parlor and a casino; and FireLake Discount Foods, an 82,000 square foot grocery store which opened in May 2001 reflecting a $9 million investment by the Tribe in its future. More titles featuring John BarrettForum on Tribal Sovereign Immunity Comments:Comments:There are currently no comments on this item. |
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