Chickasaw Nation won't built new capitol

THURSDAY, AUGUST 22, 2002

Voters of the Chickasaw Nation of Oklahoma have rejected a proposal to build a new tribal capitol.

About 65 percent voted against a plan that was being pushed by Gov. Bill Anoatubby. Some questioned the wisdom of a new capitol, citing tribal revenue problems.

The tribe's capitol remains in Tishomingo.

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Chickasaws reject proposal to construct new capitol (The Daily Oklahoman 8/22)

Relevant Links:
Chickasaw Nation - http://www.chickasaw.net