ENFPAC subcommittee accepts updated political contributions list after Delegate Kim Tehee presentation

The ENFPAC subcommittee approved an updated list of recommended political contributions after a presentation by Delegate Kim Tehee.

"I uh I want to first begin with an apology. I know the submission was late," Delegate Kim Tehee said as she introduced the list, explaining the recommendations reflect priorities for competitive races this election year. Tehee said the Cherokee Nation had already "maxed out" contributions to members of its congressional delegation, so the list focuses on committee leaders and vulnerable races at the state and federal levels and includes contributions routed through PACs where appropriate.

During a brief question-and-answer period, Tehee said PACs provide an additional avenue to support candidates when direct contributions are not possible. "Republicans and Democrats handle things differently...but what they both have in common is that it is another way for them to support candidates that we want to support," she said. Tehee also noted that Weston had been promoted and "he is now director of state government relations for government relations." (Transcript phrasing retained.)

Councilor Danny Callison moved to accept the list. After a second, the Chair called for the vote. "All in favor." "Aye," councilors responded, and the Chair declared the motion passed by voice vote. The record in the transcript shows a voice vote; a numerical tally was not specified.

The meeting concluded with no additional announcements and an adjournment motion. The presentation and recorded action do not specify the dollar amounts, PAC names, or the full roster of recommended recipients; those specifics were provided to the subcommittee in the materials referenced during the presentation but are not detailed in the transcript.