What We Are Working Towards

Tsawwassen First Nation will be an ideal location to raise a family and a working model of an environmentally sustainable, self-sufficient and culturally proud First Nation community. Tsawwassen First Nation Government will, at all times, be oriented towards serving our membership, and will exercise the selft-government powers of the TFN Treaty.

The Tsawwassen Government

Tsawwassen First Nation Members cast their ballots on September 17, 2009 to elect the first Legislative Assembly. This was the first election to be held under the Tsawwassen Constitution since the historic Tsawwassen Final Agreement came into effect in April 2009.

The twelve member Legislative Assembly will hold office for a three year term. Under the new Government, the four legislators with the highest number of votes will comprise the Executive Council. The Executive Council will manage the day to day operations, debate proposed regulations under Tsawwassen Law, and fulfill other responsibilities of Tsawwassen Government.

Executive Councillors:

Councillor Laura Cassidy
Councillor Andrea Jacobs
Councillor Marvin Joe
Councillor Bryce Williams

The Executive Council and remaining eight elected officials form the Legislative Assembly. The Legislative Assembly’s responsibilities include meeting to debate, consider, and enact Tsawwassen Laws, and to pass the annual budget.

Legislative Assembly

Andrew Bak
Kathy Genge
Ken Baird
Loretta Williams
Louise Ahlm
Nikki Jacobs.
Sheila Williams
Tony Jacobs