Odie Porter, Councilor, Allegany Territory
MAKING A DIFFERENCE
ODIE
FOR THE PEOPLE
A leader for the future
"As a Seneca mother on Council, I will act with the future generations in mind, based on a foundation of protecting the health and well-being of our current generations.”
Odie Victorious in the General Election.
Odie had the highest vote among the Allegany Council candidates for the Seneca Party Caucus and won a Council seat in the General Election 2022.
ABOUT ODIE
Putting Experience
to Work for the Seneca People
"I ran for a seat on the Seneca Nation Council because I believe my upbringing, my education, and my experience will guide me in making good decisions for the betterment of all Senecas. While on Council, I will fight for our sovereignty and treaty rights and I will protect against NYS efforts to exploit us during gaming compact negotiations or to regulate Seneca entrepreneurs."
Odie's Biography
April 15, 2022 - Odie speaking at the Seneca Rally for Economic Justice at Niagara Square in Buffalo following the unjust actions of NY to coerce payment of the compact exclusivity funds.
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Born and raised in the Allegany Territory. Turtle Clan. Daughter of Carolyn Watt Brant and Randy Brant. Currently a resident of Jimersontown on the Allegany Territory.
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Married to former President Robert Odawi Porter and mother of four children - Olivia, Elliot, Rachel and Ben.
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Salamanca High School honors graduate. Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from California State University. Master’s degree in Business Administration (MBA), with a concentration in Finance from the University of Kansas.
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Finance experience as the Seneca Nation’s fiscal controller and as budget director of the University of Kansas, overseeing a $330 million budget. Also served as the first chair of the Nation’s Investment Management Board responsible for the investment policies to protect the Nation’s investments and Minors Trust Fund.
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Higher education experience as a senior administrator at the University of Iowa and senior officer at Syracuse University. Worked with the Syracuse University chancellor to establish the Haudenosaunee Promise scholarship for enrolled Senecas and other Haudenosaunee students.
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Business experience as Executive Director of the Nation’s Capital Improvement Authority, which successfully constructed 22 community projects valued at $160 million, on-time and on-budget. Also served as CEO of the Nation’s construction management company and CEO of a Seneca-owned tobacco products business.
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Currently owner of a management consultant business working with other Indian Nations and Indian-owned businesses in California, Michigan, South Dakota and elsewhere.
As a current Councilor, I will work with our Nation’s elected officials to -
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RESTORE full ANNUITY PAYMENT benefits to original amount each month
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FIGHT for a FAIR GAMING COMPACT and against NYS greed and hostility
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OPPOSE any NYS efforts to interfere with or tax Seneca entrepreneurs
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WORK to develop reasonable CANNABIS laws to protect this new industry and ensure public safety in our communities
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EXPAND Nation BUSINESSES and revenues to support the Seneca people
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INCREASE support for ADDICTION TREATMENT
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FOCUS on efforts to help Seneca children reach their full potential
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ENSURE elders are supported and services continue
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EXPAND Seneca lands and housing for Seneca families