Eastern Cherokee mailing stirs election probe

TUESDAY, MAY 20, 2003

Political season for the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians has some steamed over a recent mailing.

The mailing accused some council members of trying to take away the rights of off-reservation tribal members. It was sent only to off-reservation tribal members.

The tribe's attorney general has been asked to look into the mailing. It could have been generated by the tribe's enrollment list, a list that can be viewed but can't be used for "personal gain."

Get the Story:
Tribe seeks state probe of election mailing (The Asheville Citizen-Times 5/20)

Relevant Links:
Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians - http://www.cherokee-nc.com