Council Stories
Greasy Fire Department leases tribal land CHRISTINA GOOD VOICE | 9/8/2010 7:10:21 AM The department requested to lease a one-acre tract in Adair County in the Cherry Tree Community. Comments:0
Cherokee Nation District Court approves council's 5-district map CHRISTINA GOOD VOICE | 9/1/2010 8:27:02 AM The judgment means the 2011 election will have five districts with three councilors per district. Comments:1
Cowan Watts to appeal 5-district plan CHRISTINA GOOD VOICE | 9/1/2010 9:00:54 AM She said she plans to file an appeal in the Cherokee Nation Supreme Court. Comments:2
Tribal motor vehicle licensing and tax code amended CHRISTINA GOOD VOICE | 8/30/2010 7:18:07 AM The amendment adds definitions for “physical disability” and types of motor vehicles. Comments:0
Funding application for youth center approved CHRISTINA GOOD VOICE | 8/27/2010 7:21:14 AM The Department of Children, Youth and Family Services is applying for $273,628 to supplement the operations of emergency shelter and supportive services at the John A. Ketcher Youth Services Center. Comments:0
Cherokee Nation councilors support Tohono O'odham Nation CHRISTINA GOOD VOICE | 8/19/2010 6:58:36 AM Councilors unanimously support the Tohono O’odham Nation in opposing Arizona’s new immigration law. Comments:3
Cowan Watts wins engineering award STAFF REPORTS | 8/3/2010 8:37:09 AM The award honors outstanding contributions of agricultural engineering students to the advancement of the interaction of the profession and the humanities. Comments:0
Council amends comprehensive budget CHRISTINA GOOD VOICE | 8/3/2010 8:34:42 AM The Cherokee Nation Tribal Council amended the comprehensive budget for fiscal year 2010 by adding nearly $12 million. Comments:1
Cherokee Nation Tribal Council approves 5-district plan CHRISTINA GOOD VOICE | 7/15/2010 7:07:48 AM The newly passed plan calls for three councilors in each voting district. Comments:1
Sale of inherited California property authorized CHRISTINA GOOD VOICE | 7/1/2010 7:11:04 AM They also authorized the pledge of credit of the Cherokee Nation associated with the inherited property. Comments:0
Cherokee Nation judge rules district apportionment unconstitutional CHRISTINA GOOD VOICE | 6/29/2010 7:14:02 AM The District Court says distribution of the population of the nine council districts as currently drawn is unconstitutional. Comments:0
Cherokee Nation Tribal Council amends election code CHRISTINA GOOD VOICE | 6/28/2010 7:06:31 AM Legislators want to determine a way to most accurately count Cherokee citizens in the jurisdiction. Comments:0
Council supports Cherokee’s nomination to U.S. court CHRISTINA GOOD VOICE | 6/25/2010 7:22:38 AM Cherokee Nation citizen Keith Harper could be the first American Indian ever nominated to the U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals. Comments:0
CNI posts $492K profit CHRISTINA GOOD VOICE | 5/25/2010 7:13:56 AM Cherokee Nation Industries Chief Operating Officer Bryan Collins said CNI’s telecommunications revenue is increasing. Comments:0
CNE sees record numbers CHRISTINA GOOD VOICE | 5/24/2010 7:06:36 AM Cherokee Nation Entertainment saw its second-highest monthly gaming revenue in the company’s history in February. Comments:0
Cherokee Nation Tribal Council approves construction of new Vinita clinic Christina Good Voice | 5/18/2010 6:44:30 AM The facility’s construction cost is approximately $30 million, and it should be ready in 22 months. Comments:0
Cherokee Nation and Eastern Band councils honor Mankiller and Shade Jami Custer | 4/29/2010 7:16:02 AM The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians council visits the Cherokee Nation for a joint council meeting. Comments:0
Council approves properties for trust status Jami Custer | 4/23/2010 7:31:26 AM At their April 12 meeting, councilors passed resolutions requesting that six properties be put into trust. Comments:0
Access road legislation tabled Jami Custer | 3/26/2010 7:26:58 AM The Tribal Council tabled an act to provide access to Cherokee-owned homes from public roads or right-of-ways for citizens who cannot afford to build them. Comments:0
5th Cherokee Phoenix board member approved Travis Snell | 3/25/2010 7:27:04 AM Councilors approved Rob Thompson as the Cherokee Phoenix’s fifth board member at their March 15 meeting. Comments:0
Council approves sale of inherited property Jami Custer | 3/24/2010 7:18:30 AM The property is a condominium that was willed to the Cherokee Nation for use in scholarship funds. Comments:0
CNI and CNE boards of directors dissolved Jami Custer | 3/23/2010 7:12:50 AM The members of the former CNE and CNI boards will join the members of the Cherokee Nation Businesses board. Comments:1
Cherokee Nation Tribal Council modifies 2008 housing plan Jami Custer | 3/18/2010 7:07:31 AM One councilor says he will not support any housing plans not including funds for building homes. Comments:2
Soap to run for Cherokee Nation deputy chief seat in 2011 Jami Custer | 3/16/2010 7:24:32 AM He says he wants to see services for the Cherokee people improved. Comments:0
2 Cherokee Nation councilors sue Election Commission Christina Good Voice | 2/22/2010 7:03:17 AM Cara Cowan Watts and Don Garvin say tribal populations show their districts need two council seats. Comments:1
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