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Power Play Threatens Cherokee Nation’s Compact, Oklahoma’s Public Safety
Monday, September 30, 2024
Cherokee Nation
Cherokee Nation’s car tag compact with the state of Oklahoma has been by all reasonable accounts a huge success.
The agreement has enabled the Cherokee Nation to issue vehicle tags to our citizens across the state, collect the revenue, and share it with local governments and schools. Since 2002, this compact has generated $258 million in funding for vital services like public schools, roads and law enforcement for all Oklahomans — Cherokee and non-Cherokee alike.
However, Governor Kevin Stitt is threatening this longstanding agreement. He is demanding that the Cherokee Nation turn control of its tag process over to the state, like agreements in place with the Chickasaw and Choctaw Nations.
This week, Cherokee Nation awarded $7.9M from Cherokee Nation car tag sales to #publicschools across the Reservation….
Posted by Cherokee Nation on Wednesday, March 27, 2024
Dropping some quick facts about the tribes #CarTag negotiations with the state of Oklahoma! We’ll continue to keep you up to date! #RenewCherokeeMVTCompact
Posted by Cherokee Nation on Tuesday, September 24, 2024
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Chuck Hoskin Jr.
is the 18th elected Principal Chief of the Cherokee Nation, the largest Indian
tribe in the United States. He is only the second elected Principal Chief of the
Cherokee Nation from Vinita, the first being Thomas Buffington, who served from
1899-1903. Prior to being elected Principal Chief, Hoskin served as the tribe’s
Secretary of State. He also formerly served as a member of the Council of the
Cherokee Nation, representing District 11 for six years.
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