Stockbridge-Munsee Community recalls president from office

Monday, April 29, 2013  

Members of the Stockbridge-Munsee Community of Wisconsin voted to recall President Robert Chicks from office.

The vote to recall Chicks was 224 to 128, according to a copy of the certified results that was posted on the tribe's website.

The recall effort began after Chicks was arrested in connection with a traffic citation off the reservation. He allegedly used his tribal credit card to post $300 bond and his his identity from the officer.

Chicks has pleaded not guilty to charges of operating without a license, obstructing an officer, theft and bail jumping.

Vice President Wally Miller will serve as interim president until the vacancy is filled. A special election is being scheduled, the tribe said in a press release.

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