(Oneida Reservation) – On Tuesday, January 18, 2022, Oneida Nation Chairman Tehassi Hill released the following statement regarding the announcement by Representative Jim Steineke (R-Kaukauna) that he will not be seeking re-election in 2022.
“On behalf of the Oneida Nation I want to convey my appreciation to Representative Jim Steineke for his years of public service and wish him and his family well in this next chapter of life and career.”
“I am grateful for Jim’s friendship over the years. The Oneida Nation is one of the largest employers in both Brown and Outagamie Counties, with nearly the entire reservation located in the 5th Assembly District – with over 3,500 Tribal members residing on or near the reservation.”
“As a U.S. federally recognized sovereign Tribal nation and one of the largest employers in the area, we appreciate Jim’s work and collaboration during his tenure to promote the economic prosperity of the region, benefiting both the members of the Oneida Nation and all the citizens of the 5th Assembly District.”