WINDOW ROCK, AZ – Arizona State Treasurer Kimberly Yee addressed the 25th Navajo Nation Council during the 2025 spring council session at the Council Chamber in Window Rock, AZ.
“The 25th Navajo Nation Council was honored to welcome the Honorable Kimberly Yee, the State Treasurer of Arizona, to the People’s House,” said Speaker Crystalyne Curley. “Treasurer Yee became the first State Treasurer to address the Navajo Nation Council. She has maintained a longstanding relationship with the Navajo Nation, and we are grateful for her continued efforts to strengthen our partnerships.”
Treasurer Yee’s remarks underscored her commitment to fostering collaboration between the State of Arizona and the Navajo Nation. Her visit follows a milestone last October, when the Chilchinbeto Chapter became the first chapter of the Navajo Nation to invest local funds in the Arizona Local Government Investment Pool (LGIP) – a major step toward financial empowerment and long-term growth for Navajo communities.
During the council session, Treasurer Yee recognized the Navajo Nation’s leadership and vision in implementing sound financial strategies rooted in transparency, resilience, and local self-determination. She praised the Chilchinbeto Chapter’s historic investment decision and highlighted the opportunity for other chapters to follow suit and benefit from the LGIP.
“It is truly an honor and privilege to be here today as the first Arizona State Treasurer to address the 25th Navajo Nation Council during its session,” said Treasurer Yee. “Upon the first months of my administration in 2019, I made it a priority to come visit to the Navajo Nation to immediately establish partnerships. It’s essential to understand the unique needs in every region – from transportation and infrastructure to education. I am especially proud of our partnership with the Chilchinbeto Chapter, which led to a historic opportunity for local investment. Thanks to the leadership of Chair Shaandiin Parrish, we are seeing investment performance that empower chapters to grow their financial resources and invest in their future.”
Treasurer Yee’s participation in the spring session reflects a growing alignment between tribal and state leadership on shared goals of fiscal responsibility and sustainable prosperity.
Budget and Finance Chair Shaandiin Parrish thanked the treasurer for addressing the Council. “You’re a voice for all our constituents in the State of Arizona. It’s a huge gesture for you to come to the Navajo Nation and we continue to look forward to working with you,” said Parrish.
