After scandal, James Billie back to lead Seminoles (The South Florida Sun-Sentinel 5/10)
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Jim Billie reclaims leadership of Seminole Tribe after ouster
Posted: Tuesday, May 10, 2011
Jim Billie has been elected chairman of the Seminole Tribe of Florida.
Billie, 67, defeated incumbent Mitchell Cypress for the post. He won with 58.4 percent of the vote, The South Florida Sun-Sentinel reported.
Billie was impeached as chairman in 2003 amid accusations of financial mismanagement. He led the tribe to prominence during his 23 years in the post.
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After scandal, James Billie back to lead Seminoles (The South Florida Sun-Sentinel 5/10)
After scandal, James Billie back to lead Seminoles (The South Florida Sun-Sentinel 5/10)
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