Phyliss J. Anderson, Tribal Chief of the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians, announced her candidacy Saturday to seek re-election as tribal chief of the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians.

Anderson first won election in 2011 to becomethe first female chief of the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians.

“Over the last eight years, my administration has proved our dedication and ability to produce real results for the Choctaw people,” Anderson said in a statement. “We have built great institutes of health, education and enterprise while vastly improving our communities and tribal services.

“It is remarkable all that we have accomplished together in the last few years and what is still in store for us. I am so humbled and grateful for the opportunity to serve our Choctaw people and I ask for your continued support and vote in the upcoming election on June 11, 2019.”

In a campaign news release, Anderson points to accomplishments of regained financial stability for the tribe, renewed respect to the office of the chief, and new confidence in the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians.

During her second term, Anderson oversaw the successful implementation and completion of multiple projects on the Choctaw Indian Reservation, including a new health clinic in the Red Water Community, the new Tribal Council Hall, phase I of the adult sports complex and the building of homes of her “100 Homes” plan, according to the news release.

Anderson said she plans to complete the fitness center at Lake Pushmataha to include a pool and other youth activities venues, pay off the Choctaw Health Center, update communities facilities, offer more benefits and options for resort associates and government employees, and expand resort offerings.

Anderson was born and raised in the Red Water Community (Leake County).