Principal Chief Bill John Baker and Deputy Chief S. Joe Crittenden display a Cherokee Nation license plate. Photo from Cherokee Nation
All members of the Cherokee Nation can purchase tribal tags regardless of where they live in Oklahoma. The tribe initially sold tags to members who live in 14-county jurisdictional area. A new compact now allows them statewide. “This is a monumental achievement by the Cherokee Nation, as we are the first tribe in Oklahoma to offer automobile and recreational vehicle tags statewide, across all 77 counties. It’s a boon that will benefit our tribal citizens and is a reflection of the well-cultivated working relationship between the Cherokee tribal government and the state government,” Chief Bill John Baker said in a press release. The tribe sets aside a portion of the revenues for public schools, roads and law enforcement. Last year, tag sales generated more than $5 million for the reservation. Get the Story:
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