CRIT Tribal Council and Administration

Eldred Enas
Treasurer

After 10 years on the CRIT Tribal Council, Councilman Eldred Enas has found to be true what he initially thought when he first sought elected office.

"I thought it would be a challenging endeavor in life, to get into politics," he said.

And he has been right, as he's worked with the other Tribal Council members to address the needs of CRIT members over the years.

But more recently, his focus has been on one of the most basic of concepts.

"This term I have dedicated myself to better governmental relations with members. I want the council to have a better rapport with the membership, so that's one area I've been focusing on," he said.

"I have an open-door policy toward all Tribal members."

Along with improved communication, the Tribal Treasurer said that there are other key issues he focuses on as a council member.

"My main concern is our elders and our young children," he said. "They are truly our top priorities.

"And I also want to work on economic development, and providing better services and more of them. I'd like to see us have more services that are more accommodating to Tribal members."

In his spare time, Enas is a member of the VFW 7061 Post in Parker and of the Parker Indian Rodeo Association.

But Enas said that his work on Tribal Council takes up the bulk of his time.

In fact, as he talked with the Manataba Messenger, he sorted through a stack of papers and invoices on his desk.

Overall, he said his time on the Tribal Council has been "challenging and rewarding," especially as he's focused on improving the Council's communication with members.

And, when asked what his message to members would be, he responds with a simple one on behalf of the Tribal Council as a whole: "We're here to help."

"I'm thankful for the support the members have shown me and their belief in me," he said.

"I thank them for putting me on the council and allowing me to serve as long as I have. Every vote has been appreciated."