Chief Phyliss J. Anderson of the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians. Photo
from MBCIChief Phyliss Anderson of the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians is facing a recall effort. Tribal citizens who are part of a group called "Choctaw for Better Government" claim Anderson has handed out jobs to political allies, WTOK reported. They also say they are being asked to approve a new gaming facility despite rejecting it twice in the past. The group has to gather enough signatures to put the recall to a vote. Anderson called their efforts "disappointing" in a statement to WTOK. Anderson is the first woman to lead the tribe. She won re-election to a second term in August 2015. Read More on the Story:
Tribal group wants to recall Chief Anderson (WTOK 1/25)
Gov. Bryant recognizes tribe, Chief Phyliss J. Anderson (The Neshoba Democrat 1/25)
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