Politics

The Navajo Nation Council’s winter session began on Monday with the Nez-Lizer administration talking about the surge in COVID-19 cases, how to use ARPA money, and plans to improve conditions for conditions Diné veterans.

On Jan. 7, Navajo Nation Council voted to pass legislation that would authorize chapters to conduct official business through a quorum of three registered residents.

Legislation for a referendum to increase the number of delegates to 48 has been passed by the Law and Order Committee and the Budget and Finance Committee, so far.

The Coconino County Board of Supervisors announced the appointment of Theresa Hatathlie to fill the vacant seat of State Sen. Jamescita Peshlakai, who resigned on Dec. 22, 2021.

The Coconino County Board of Supervisors is holding a special session today at 9 a.m. to discuss and take possible action on the Legislative District 7 State Senate vacancy.