Derek Bailey (tribal chairman)

Derek J. Bailey (1972 – September 2, 2021) was an American tribal leader and convicted sex offender. He was Tribal Chairman of the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians (GTB) beginning in 2008 until 2021.  He also served prior on Tribal Council from 2004 to 2008.  

On October 1, 2011, Bailey announced his candidacy for the U.S. House of Representatives in Michigan's 1st congressional district.  During April 2012, Bailey ended his Congressional campaign effort. He was born in Traverse City, Michigan.

On May 11, 2015, he was arrested on child molestation charges. Bailey was sentenced to 25 to 50 years after being found guilty in Grand Traverse County.

Bailey died on September 2, 2021 from a heart attack in prison in Traverse City at the age of 48.

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