District 5 Supervisor Lena Fowler’s update for Feb. 5 — Registration is open for Colorado Plateau Economic Development Symposium on March 7

WINDOW ROCK – Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez and Vice President Myron Lizer congratulate Honorable Seth Damon on being selected by his colleagues to serve as the Speaker of the 24th Navajo Nation Council. With 14 supporting votes, Honorable Damon was selected to serve a two-year term as the Speaker on the opening day of the 2019 Winter Council Session.

“On behalf of the Nez-Lizer Administration, congratulations to Speaker Seth Damon and his family. We look forward to building a positive relationship with Speaker Damon and the entire 24th Navajo Nation Council,” said President Nez. “Working together, we will continue to strengthen governance and leadership to serve the Navajo people.”

Speaker Damon is from is Bááháálí, N.M., and is Bit’ahnii and born for Naaneesht’ézhi Táchii’nii. His maternal grandfather is Áshįįhíí and his paternal grandfather is Tsénahabiłnii. During his first term, he served as the chair of the Budget and Finance Committee.

President Nez noted that the Nez-Lizer Administration recently shared its priorities with Speaker Damon and members of the Council and look forward to advocating together to benefit the Navajo Nation.

“Unity is the key to address all the challenges and barriers. Our issues and concerns are very challenging, but helping each other can make every day a little better than the day before. Together, we can move toward positive change,” said Vice President Lizer.

President Nez and Vice President Lizer also extended their appreciation to the other nominees who sought the Speaker position on Monday, which included Council Delegates Jamie Henio, Edmund Yazzie, and Amber Kanazbah Crotty.

“We thank all of the Council members who offered their leadership and we commend you for serving our Nation,” added President Nez.

Speaker Damon was administered the oath of office by Chief Justice JoAnne B. Jayne following the votes of the Navajo Nation Council.

Grand Canyon, Ariz. – Following the enactment of the continuing resolution, staff at Grand Canyon National Park will resume regular operations this week, including opening visitor centers, offering ranger programs, opening permit offices, and collecting fees at entrance stations. Please visit http://www.nps.gov/grca for updated information about the park. Visitors should know that not all park functions, such as ranger programs, will be available immediately.

With assistance from the State of Arizona and Grand Canyon Conservancy who made donations, Grand Canyon National Park remained open during the partial government shutdown and the National Park Service was able to continue to provide limited visitor services. Visitor services provided by park concessionaires and partners also remained open.

“Grand Canyon National Park appreciates the partnerships we have with Governor Ducey, the State of Arizona, Arizona State Parks and Trails, Grand Canyon Conservancy, and the northern Arizona community. The protection of Grand Canyon’s natural and cultural resources is our shared responsibility and a commitment to every American, every visitor, every day,” said Deputy Superintendent Lisa Carrico.

A significant driver in the national economy, the National Park Service returns more than $10 for every $1 invested and it factors in the local economy as well. In 2017, more than 6,250,000 visitors to Grand Canyon National Park spent $666,912,800 in communities near the park. That spending supported 9,423 jobs in the local area and had a cumulative benefit to the local economy of $938,010,800.

“We also need to extend our gratitude to our in-park business partners and neighbors in the town of Tusayan for providing support to our employees and community. We are a compassionate, connected community and together we showed our strength during the shutdown,” said Incident Commander Matt Vandzura.

Grand Canyon National Park’s employees are ready to return to work and look forward to continue to serve the American people and welcome visitors to their national parks.

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