Commissioners deny tribe’s request to file jurisdictional map

Aug 10, 2026

The board voted 2/0 to deny a tribal request to file a jurisdictional map, following the county counselor’s recommendation. The motion was made by Commissioner Gerhardt and seconded by Chairman Pruett.

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Commissioner Linda Gerhardt moved to deny the tribe’s request to file their jurisdictional map, citing the county counselor’s response; Chairman Mark Pruett seconded and the motion carried 2/0. County Counselor Todd Luckman had advised the board on the legal posture prior to the vote.

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