Mashpee Wampanoag Tribal Council Member and Tribal Historic Preservation Officer David Weeden was reelected to the Mashpee Select Board in the Town’s Annual Election held on Saturday, May 9.
David received 1,254 votes and will continue serving the Town of Mashpee in a role he has held since 2019. His continued service reflects the importance of Tribal representation in local government, especially in decisions that affect land, water, historic preservation, housing, development, and the character of the town.
Following the election, Mashpee Wampanoag Tribal citizen Tracy Kelley-Wilson was named Vice Chair of the Mashpee Select Board. With David and Tracy both serving, there are now two Mashpee Wampanoag Tribal members on the five-member board.
Their leadership continues a long history of Mashpee Wampanoag involvement in town government. For generations, Tribal citizens played a central role in guiding the Town of Mashpee and protecting the lands, waters, and community values that remain deeply connected to Mashpee Wampanoag identity.
Today, that representation remains especially meaningful as the town faces major decisions around clean water, wastewater planning, conservation, housing, development, and protection of historic and cultural resources. Having Tribal voices at the table helps ensure that the health of the land and water, the protection of sacred and historic places, and the traditional character of Mashpee remain part of the conversation.
Congratulations to David on his reelection and to Tracy on her appointment as Vice Chair of the Mashpee Select Board. Their continued service is a point of pride for the Tribal community and an important reminder that Mashpee Wampanoag voices belong in every conversation about the future of our homelands.
