Leilani Reklai
Leilani Reklai (born December 27, 1966) is a Palauan politician and businesswoman. She has served as the chairperson of the board of directors of the .
Leilani Reklai was tentatively elected the governor of the state of Aimeliik in the state elections of November 13, 2007.[1] Early results showed Reklai leading her opponent (and cousin), Abina Etpison, by just 35 votes.[1] Reklai had 218 votes while Etpison, a Palauan legislator, had 183 votes. A total of 468 were cast in the Aimeliik election.[1] 58 absentee ballots were still to be counted to determine the winner.[1]
Leilani Reklai became the first female governor of Aimeliik and only the third female governor in Palau's history.[1] Palau's other two women governors were Governor Vicky Kanai of Airai State and Governor Akiko Sugiyama of Ngardmau.[1]
Notes and references[]
- ^ a b c d e f Miho, David (November 16, 2007). "Leilani Reklai Leads Aimeliik Governor's Early Count". Pacific Magazine. Retrieved November 16, 2007.[permanent dead link]
External links[]
- Pacific Magazine[permanent dead link]
- Palau National Communications Corporation Board of Directors
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