FILLING THE TRIBAL COUNCIL SEAT - RESULTS
238 ballots were cast in the Special Election held on Sunday, April 13th, 2025 to fill the vacant Tribal Council Seat. The official results are as follows:
Donald Peters - 134
Nancy Rose - 73
Robyn Tobey 30
Write ins- 1
Nominations: Sunday, March 9th
Voting: Sunday, April 13th
At the General Membership Meeting scheduled for Sunday, March 9th, 2025, nominations shall be taken to fill the Tribal Council vacancy created by the resignation of Councilman Nelson Andrews Jr. A vote on the nominations will take place at the following General Membership Meeting on Sunday, April 13th, 2025 with the nominee receiving the highest number of votes filling the Tribal Council vacancy.
Voting to Fill Tribal Council Vacancy
Date: Sunday, April 13th, 2025
Time: Extended Hours for Tribal Elders & Disabled Persons - 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM , All Tribal Members - 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Location: 483 Great Neck Rd. South Mashpee, MA 02649.
List of Candidates
The following candidates have been will be on the ballot for the vote scheduled to take place on Sunday, April 13th, 2025 to fill the tribal council vacancy created by the resignation of Councilman Nelson Andrews Jr. :
- Nancy Rose
- Donald Peters
- Robyn Tobey
Candidate Biographies
Each of the candidates were invited to submit a 250 word or less biography, along with a headshot, to help the community better understand who they are and what their platform is. Their biographies are posted below:
Nancy Rose
Vote for Nancy Rose for Tribal Council ~ Experience. Vision. Commitment.
I am the daughter of Milton ‘Mickey’ Frye Sr. and Janet Tiexeira. I am the proud mother of Denise and Brett Cardoza, and the very proud Nana of JayJay, Brooklyn, and Kira Cardoza.
I bring a wealth of experience to the table, with a proven track record of:
• 4 years as the Tribal Treasurer in the early 1990s
• 6 years in the Massachusetts Army National Guard.
• 23 years at Falmouth Hospital.
• 8 years in tribal finance.
• 8 years of Tribal Court leadership.
• 11 years as a successful entrepreneur.
My vision for the future is to preserve our traditions while fostering growth and opportunity.
I understand the importance of financial stability and transparency. I will ensure that resources are managed responsibly and effectively for the benefit of all. My work in the tribal court demonstrates my commitment to justice and fairness, upholding our values. As an entrepreneur, I have proven my determination to drive a successful business alongside my husband, John Rose, Jr.
I am an Elder, Mother, Wife, Nana, and community member who is not afraid to speak up and support our community when needed.
I believe in listening to every voice, addressing concerns, and working for my community to build a brighter future for generations to come.
Your vote matters. I am asking for your vote because every vote counts.
Donald Peters
DONALD PETERS
For
Tribal Council
Born to Stacy D. Peters and Gloria Cash Peters on December 31, 1959. I come from a long lineage of Mashpee Wampanoag Families such as: Peters, Sturgis, Pocknett & Tobey families.
After graduating Falmouth high school in 1978 my education continued on to Johnson and Wales Culinary Arts School in Providence R.I, and Cape Cod Community college where I studied restaurant and hotel management. I received a lot of hands on training in the kitchen when I worked at the Flume Restaurant in Mashpee. This is where I learned to prepare most of our indigenous foods by the owner and former Mashpee Wampanoag tribal chiefs Earl Mills Sr. and his sister Delscena Mills- Hendricks.
After receiving my associates from Cape Cod Community College, I became the director of nutritional services nursing facility and the kitchen manager of Cape Cod Hospital, where I was responsible for managing the budget and production of nutritional meals and special diets for over 300 patients. Currently, I oversee the Title VI tribal nutritional program. I enjoy the direct contact with tribal elders. I collaborate with Indian health services (IHS), and manage the direct caregiver program to help support out tribal members in need.
I’m a current member of the following committees: Enrollment and Housing. Both committees we’re responsible to enforce the polices & Procedures and make the best overall decisions for the well-being of our tribe. I have experienced some of the most important elements of tribal governance to assist our members.
Donald Peters
Robyn Tobey
Often referred to as "Robyn's Resources" by her friends, colleagues and tribal family. Robyn is the strong voice of the people and has dedicated 17 years of her life to the tribal community by developing, implementing and managing several federal and state grants and programs such as:
The Emergency Preparedness Grant –Developed, implemented and managed the distribution of emergency backpacks to our tribal elder community.
The Contract Health Services Program for the Indian Health Service/Mashpee Service Unit – Developed and created the tedious referral and medical billing process of over one hundred medical providers and vendors.
The tribe’s Continuum of Care Homeless Grant which places homeless individuals and families in permanent supportive housing and offers case management services for households to become self-sufficient.
The Homeless Task Force Team spearheaded by via Robyn's Resources by assisting fifty homeless tribal members to transition from the homeless
The Transitional Housing and Shelter program which temporarily houses homeless tribal citizens offering intense case management services for families to become self-sufficient.
I hold an associate’s in science degree in Health Information Management, along with several other certifications pertaining to economic development.
I currently sit on three boards: Citizen’s Advisory (DMH), Cape & Islands Policy for the Homelessness Policy Board and Bourne Alumni Association.
As a strong, compassionate, and driven leader, I will strive to increase services for the Elders and commit to increasing mental health and emotional support for the youth.
I humbly ask for your vote on Sunday, April 13, 2025.
Robyn "Roseblossom" Tobey Sweeting
