Valerie Key-Cheney | |
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 Key-Cheney in 2022 | |
| San Carlos Apache Tribal Council for the Peridot district | |
| Assumed office November 2018 | |
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| Citizenship | San Carlos Apache Indian Reservation United States |
Valerie Key-Cheney is an Apache politician serving as a member of the San Carlos Apache Tribal Council for the Peridot district since 2018.
Key-Cheney was a special projects manager with the San Carlos Apache Tribe Office of the General Manager, where she was involved in managing various tribal initiatives. [1] She is the rodeo coordinator for the San Carlos Apache Tribe's Annual Fair and Rodeo Commission. [1]
Key-Cheney was elected a member of the San Carlos Apache Tribal Council for the Peridot district in November 2018. [1] She has focused on addressing issues related to health, safety, and the overall well-being of tribal members. [1] Key-Cheney serves on several boards and committees including Health and Welfare, Water and Waste Water Treatment, Employee Benefits, Judicial and Law Enforcement, Human Resources, Natural Resources, Transportation, and Water (BRPS). [1] During the 2022 general election, she secured a second term with 57.45% of the vote, defeating candidates Ross Nelson Dia, Steve Duane, and Dee Randall, who garnered 20.81%, 4.72%, and 17.02% of the vote, respectively. [2]
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