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Cherokee Nation Tribal Council unanimously approves seven measures, including Claremore clinic act
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Summary
At a Feb. 26 special session, the Cherokee Nation Tribal Council approved seven measures — including a Claremore outpatient and emergency health center act, an opioid-settlement amendment to the Public Health and Wellness Fund, a capital-budget amendment, and leases of trust land — most by unanimous 15-0 roll-call votes.
The Cherokee Nation Tribal Council approved seven measures at a special meeting on Feb. 26, advancing health-care project authorizations, budget changes and land-lease agreements. Several items passed by unanimous roll-call votes recorded in the transcript as 15 yes, 0 no.
Council members moved and approved measures with little debate. Councilwoman Sasha Black Fox Qualls moved a resolution authorizing a limited consent to suit for a transaction involving Cherokee Nation and Oracle America Inc.; that measure was approved by voice vote with no opposition recorded in the transcript. Deputy Speaker Kevin Easley moved the Cherokee Nation Claremore Outpatient and Emergency Health Center Act, which passed on a roll-call vote recorded as 15-0. Councilwoman Ashley Grant moved an amendment to the Public Health and Wellness Fund Act related to the 2026 opioid-settlement funds; that amendment also passed 15-0.
Other approved items included a resolution by Councilwoman Lisa Hall to lease a portion of tribal trust land at the Amo Health Center in Salina to the Town of Salina and to support community and cultural programs (including leasing to the Old Salina Cherokee Association); a resolution authorizing the Bureau of Indian Affairs to revise Cherokee Nation’s inventory of tribal transportation facilities; and an emergency amendment to legislative act 25-25 (the FY2026 comprehensive capital budget, mod 3) moved by Councilwoman Dora Petzkowski. The meeting record shows the final agenda item also passed by roll-call vote recorded as 15-0.
The council recorded little substantive discussion on the motions themselves during the special meeting; several items were introduced, moved, seconded and approved in short sequence. Where votes were taken on the record, the transcript indicates a 15-0 tally; for one early item approved by voice there is no numerical roll-call count in the transcript. The council announced its next regular meeting for Monday, March 9 at 6 p.m. at tribal headquarters in the W. Keeler Complex.
Votes at a glance: • "Limited consent to suit" (transaction with Oracle America Inc.) — motion moved by Councilwoman Sasha Black Fox Qualls; approved by voice vote (count not specified in transcript). • Cherokee Nation Claremore Outpatient and Emergency Health Center Act — moved by Deputy Speaker Kevin Easley; roll-call recorded as 15 yes, 0 no. • Public Health and Wellness Fund Act — 2026 opioid settlement amendment — moved by Councilwoman Ashley Grant; roll-call recorded as 15 yes, 0 no. • Lease of part of trust land at Amo Health Center to Town of Salina / Old Salina Cherokee Association — moved by Councilwoman Lisa Hall; approved (no discussion recorded). • Authorization for BIA to revise tribal transportation inventory — moved by Councilwoman Meghiti; approved (no discussion recorded). • Amendment to legislative act 25-25 (FY2026 comprehensive capital budget, mod 3) — moved by Councilwoman Dora Petzkowski; roll-call recorded as 15 yes, 0 no. • Final agenda item (item 7) — moved by council leadership; roll-call recorded as 15 yes, 0 no.
The meeting record shows the council moved through items quickly, reflecting prior committee consideration; the transcript includes multiple short roll calls and announcements but no formal committee debate on the measures.
The special meeting adjourned after brief announcements and expressions of condolences from council members.
