Meet the 2023 Catawba Nation Election Nominees: Gerald Beck, Jr.
"If elected, I will do the will of the GC. Honesty should be your first qualification."
Update (May 10, 2023): This and other articles has been updated to reflect the title of “nominee” rather than “candidate”. Sources from the Catawba Nation Longhouse have advised that the final list of candidates may not be available until late May 2023.
Editor's Note: Catawba Future is publishing these statements word for word as received through our Catawba Nation Election Candidate Survey - no edits have been made. Our goal is to provide transparent insight directly to Catawba Citizens from Catawba Nation election nominees independent of the Catawba Nation tribal government. The nominee responses have been verified by phone to ensure they are straight from the source. The responses of the candidates represent their own opinions and do not necessarily reflect the beliefs or opinions of the Catawba Future team. This article is not intended nor should be interpreted to endorse any specific nominee or candidate.
Gerald Beck, Jr. is running for the position of Assistant Chief. Check out his responses to our questions below:
What is the most important issue for your platform in this election?
Transparency and Accountability
What do you believe qualifies you to be elected for this position?
I’m currently running my own business with two of my sons… if elected I will do the will of the GC. Honesty should be your 1st qualification.
What do you feel you can do for the Catawba Tribe?
Help The Executive Committee implement the General Councils will, implement a new Catawba Constitution for the People, by the People.
What steps would you take to build Citizen trust in Catawba institutions?
Build that trust with Transparency….. our Current Administration have just started being Transparent due to an Election cycle…. Not Acceptable.
What do you believe is the best way for the Election Committee to stay in touch with Catawba Citizens?
Through a web page of their own.
What's one policy or project you would work to implement during your time in office?
New Catawba Nation Constitution.
What is your favorite food?
Apple Pie
Is there anything else you would like to share with our readers?
I’m running for Assistant Chief and I want your vote to help implement change…..if transparency and accountability to You the General Council is a concern for you….vote for me. I personally do not want more of the same old excuses! I ask that you pray to our creator as our ancestors did before a big decision was made for our people.