Carson Says Controversial Donation Legal
Former Congressman Brad Carson says a $50,000 donation to Barack Obama’s inauguration was legal and approved by officials of Cherokee Nation Businesses.
The donation from the business arm of the Cherokee Nation caused controversy among some tribal members because the tribal council did not vote on the issue.
But political donations from Cherokee Nation Businesses don’t need approval from the tribal council, said Carson, former chief executive officer of Cherokee Nation Businesses who authorized the donation shortly before he left the post in December.
Carson was one of three people to approve the donation. The others are Principal Chief Chad Smith and Paula Ragsdale, director of the tribe’s Washington, D.C., office.
"It’s all perfectly legal and a process approved by everybody,” Carson said.
He's been activated as a member of the Naval Reserve and expects to return to his tribal position when his service is complete, he said.
The donation from the business arm of the Cherokee Nation caused controversy among some tribal members because the tribal council did not vote on the issue.
But political donations from Cherokee Nation Businesses don’t need approval from the tribal council, said Carson, former chief executive officer of Cherokee Nation Businesses who authorized the donation shortly before he left the post in December.
Carson was one of three people to approve the donation. The others are Principal Chief Chad Smith and Paula Ragsdale, director of the tribe’s Washington, D.C., office.
"It’s all perfectly legal and a process approved by everybody,” Carson said.
He's been activated as a member of the Naval Reserve and expects to return to his tribal position when his service is complete, he said.
Labels: Brad Carson, Cherokee Nation
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