Good leaders are servants of the people, not pigs at the trough ...Again
This entry was posted on 4/28/2009 7:47 PM and is filed under Tribal Government,elections.
Again it is election time for the Puyallup Nation and it saddens me to see some of the names that made it to the “top tier” of the ballot.
I want to say first that
I am very proud that David Bean has again made it to the general election. I pray that our tribe re-elects David he can continue in the great work he, James and Nancy are doing. I believe in the principles and goals of Full Circle, and see they are making a positive difference in our tribe.
The other folks on the ballot represent the blatant corruption, favoritism dishonesty that has plagued our government many years.
A simple
Google search on their names of uncovers many of the facts about these candidates:
Silvia Miller:”In her first term, she got the tribe to pay almost $20,000.00 in back income taxes, her second term she got $25,000.00 for a down payment for a new house, HUD said this was theft of federal dollars and recommended legal action but the tribe now says, this was a tribal program, WE DON’T HAVE A DOWN PAYMENT PROGRAM again the tribal council covers it up. She put our housing funds at risk and after an investigation by HUD, the tribe had to re-pay over a Million dollars. She used her position to get her kids high paying jobs, which is another violation.”
-PuyallupTribalNews.com
HUD LOAN DOCUMENTATION
Seattle Times Article: More accusations fly within the Puyallup Tribe
Roleen Hargrove
“It is charged that Hargrove, who owned the Microdome Bingo near Tacoma, misinterpreted the new rules and thought she could turn her establishment into a full-fledged casino. Further it is alleged she ran up a $3.5 million debt when she contracted with a California company to lay out the infrastructure for a casino, using the Puyallup Tribe as collateral. Tribal members said she had borrowed an additional $500,000.
As part of the alleged deal with the council, documents show Hargrove would receive $4 million for the Microdome Bingo Hall. Sources said the property is in disrepair and has been appraised by different realtors at between $200,000 and $800,000.”
-Indian Country Today
Leadership of Puyallup tribe in disarray
Indian Country Today: Corrupt dealing claimed in Puyallup shake-up
Indian Country Today: Scandals continue at Puyallup
Why do these folks continue to show up each election? Why do people keep voting for them? Yes, I know, its “The Families”. Well I have a question for “The Families”: IS THIS THE BEST YOU GOT? It used to be that good leaders were servants of the people. Don’t you have any real leaders in your family? People that have integrity and are hard-working? Why do you send up your bottom-feeders to lead this great Puyallup Nation? Don’t you have enough pride in your family and your tribe that you would elect someone that leads with honor? Are the perks your family gets worth the honor you sacrifice? Think about it, and vote wisely.
-Thunderspeaker