PHOENIX (AP) — Members of the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community will vote for a tribal president next week in an election that will also gauge how they feel about a new casino resort and spring-training baseball complex.
One of three challengers in Tuesday's election, Sterling Manuel Sr., says the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community has turned over too many jobs to non-Indians and the Tribal Council approved the latest developments against the wishes of the people.
He says community members need change before it's too late.
In her bid for a second term, incumbent Diane Enos faces strong opposition from Manuel, along with Delbert Ray Sr., tribal chief judge, and Joan Ramos, the previous president.
Enos says her administration has provided economic stability.
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Information from: The Arizona Republic, http://www.azcentral.com
