Derek Bailey

Derek J. Bailey served as Tribal Chairman of the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians beginning in 2008. He also served prior on Tribal Council from 2004-2008. On October 1, 2011, Chairman Bailey announced his candidacy for the U.S. House of Representatives in Michigan's 1st congressional district. During April 2012, Chairman Bailey ended his Congressional campaign effort and moved into Michigan's State House race for the 101st District.