Cherokee Nation executive and finance subcommittee approves TMP-417 on political contribution recommendations

The Executive and Finance Subcommittee, PAC of the Cherokee Nation voted to approve TMP-417, a motion to consider and make recommendations regarding political contributions during its Feb. 10, 2025, meeting.

The motion, identified on the agenda as “TMP-417, discussion, possible action, recommendations for political contributions,” was read aloud by committee member Daryl Legge and placed in full motion. After a brief offer for questions, the chair called for a voice vote. "All in favor, say aye," the chair said. No opposition was called; the chair then stated the motion passed.

The meeting record does not specify who moved or seconded the motion, the substance of any recommendations, any recipients, or any dollar amounts tied to the political contribution recommendations. No questions or substantive discussion on the spreadsheet accompanying the item were recorded in the transcript.

Shelly (staff member) conducted roll call at the start of the meeting and confirmed a quorum. Attending members who were recorded present during roll call included Joshua Sam, Kevin Easley, Sasha Black Fox Qualls, Danny Callison, Joe Deere, Mike Dobbins, Johnny Kidwell, Daryl Legge, Kendra McGady, Dora Patzkowski, Cody Poindexter, Mike Schambaugh, Marlena Shoptout, E. O. Smith and Candessa Teehee.

Following the vote the committee had no announcements and the chair adjourned the meeting.

Because the transcript records only that the committee approved consideration/action on political contribution recommendations and records no further details, records or minutes with the full motion text or an accompanying spreadsheet would be needed to identify the recommended recipients, amounts, or implementing instructions.