Leaders of the Snoqualmie Tribe of Washington approved a $14 million buyout for the top executive at the Snoqualmie Casino.
The council voted 4-3 to offer the buyout to Mike Barozzi. Just two months ago, the council had agreed to extend his contract.
Some tribal members have filed a lawsuit in tribal court to block the buyout. They say the council needs the approval of the entire tribe for expenditures beyond $2 million.
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Internal fight in Snoqualmie Tribe spills over into casino
(The Snoqualmie Valley Star 2/22)
Snoqualmie casino CEO takes $14 million buyout (The Seattle Times 2/19)
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