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- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Rowley, D. Sean (2024-08-30). "Council Rules Committee chooses Kendra McGeady to replace Vazquez". cherokeephoenix.org. Retrieved 2024-09-08.
- ↑ Guthrie, Lee (2024-09-17). "New tribal councilor installed, deputy speaker appointed". Tahlequah Daily Press. Retrieved 2024-09-18.