Eastern Shoshone Business Council office closes amid leadership dispute

The Eastern Shoshone Business Council closed its offices Jan. 12 following a special general council meeting that led to a dispute over the body’s leadership, according to WyoFile. Closure notices posted on the office doors said the shutdown will remain in effect until actions from what was described as a “non-sanctioned” council meeting are resolved through tribal court.

According to WyoFile, notices and posts on the Eastern Shoshone Tribe’s Facebook page indicate all six members of the business council were removed by a vote of the general council during the meeting. The validity of the meeting and vote are now being challenged. An agenda shared ahead of the meeting listed as business items nepotism, mismanagement of the Shoshone Rose Casino & Hotel and the removal of all six current council members. The closure places all tribal finances and business operations on hold, according to the notice.