Shinnecock Nation votes to remove leaders in gaming dispute

Thursday, October 25, 2012  

Members of the Shinnecock Nation of New York voted to remove four leaders from office who reportedly angered the tribe's gaming partner.

The tribe ousted Lance Gumbs and Gordell Wright from the board of trustees and removed Barre Hamp and Phil Brown from the gaming authority. Additionally, council member Charles Randall was barred from representing the tribe in any capacity.

The move came after Gateway Casino Resorts complained that the officials were trying to negotiate a deal for a gaming project in violation of an exclusivity provision. The officials are disputing their removal from office.

Get the Story:
Shinnecocks Vote To Oust Gumbs, Wright, Others From Tribal Leadership (The Southampton Press 10/24)
Shinnecocks Reaffirm Decision to Remove Leaders (Southampton Patch 10/24)
Shinnecocks again vote to oust 5 leaders (Newsday 10/24)

Shinnecock Nation axes leaders after casino partner complains (8/14)