Sitansisk Chief Allan Polchies wins 4th term [Video]

A familiar face is returning as chief of Sitansisk First Nation in Fredericton. Allan Polchies has won a fourth term in Thursday’s election.

He held off four challengers, including former chief Candice Paul, with 47 per cent of the overall vote.

Polchies, who has spent more than 17 years on council, is hitting the ground running.

“We just had an election, now I’m having a council meeting today,” said Polchies. 

“That’s my commitment to the community, to the citizens, and, you know, to the work that I do for my beautiful nation.”

WATCH | Here’s what Chief Polchies plans to work on:Allan Polchies beat out four challengers, including former chief Candice Paul, with 47 per cent of the overall vote of Sistansisk First Nation, also known as St. Mary’s.

Polchies is entering this term during a time of change, politically.

October saw a change of government with Susan Holt’s provincial Liberals after six years of Progressive Conservatives in power. …