On July 21, The Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma (CNO) and the Choctaw Development Fund (CDF) awarded Pushmataha County $82,711 that will be used to match county funds to purchase and install a security control locking system for the Pushmataha County jail.
In 2016, the Oklahoma State Department of Health issued a notice of violation to Pushmataha County Jail and the county has been working diligently to address the violations noted in the notice.
“Pushmataha County Jail has a long history of issues and in recent months we have spent countless in-house man hours and county funds making updates to be up to state code,” states Michael Brittingham, Pushmataha County Commissioner. “We’re grateful to the Choctaw Nation for this donation as it will help us with numerous issues stated in the violation.”
The CDF supports economic viability and sustainability by partnering with Choctaw small business owners, cities and municipalities to create long-term growth and job creation within the territories of CNO.
“We’re honored to partner with Pushmataha County Jail. Upgrading the jail is about more than just safety, it’s about proving an environment that will influence positive change,” states Joey Tom, Choctaw Nation Tribal Council Member District 7. “These funds will be put to great use as they will not only assist the men and women that work here, but also for the people that are housed in this facility.”
Photo by Choctaw Nation:
From left to right: Michael Brittingham and Brad Burgett, Pushmataha County Commissioners; Joey Tom, Choctaw Nation Tribal Council Member District 7; BJ Hedgecock, Pushmataha County Sheriff and Dustin Bray, Pushmataha County Deputy.
About The Choctaw Development Fund
The Choctaw Development Fund supports economic viability and sustainability by partnering with Choctaw small business owners, cities and municipalities to create long-term growth and job creation within the service area of the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma. The Choctaw Development Fund partners with the Choctaw Nation Small Business Development (CSBD). The CSBD is a single source contact for member advisory in the business start-up and existing business enhancement processes that increase the opportunity for success through partnerships with state, federal, and tribal resources. Our focus is delivering technical assistance, training programs, and access to capital for individuals and entrepreneurs in an effort to build successful, job-creating, Choctaw-owned companies within the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma.
About The Choctaw Nation
The Choctaw Nation is the third-largest Indian Nation in the United States with more than 208,000 tribal members and 11,000-plus associates. This ancient people has an oral tradition dating back over 13,000 years. The first tribe over the Trail of Tears, its historic reservation boundaries are in the southeast corner of Oklahoma, covering 10,923 square miles. The Choctaw Nation’s vision, “Living out the Chahta Spirit of faith, family and culture,” is evident as it continues to focus on providing opportunities for growth and prosperity. For more information about the Choctaw Nation, its culture, heritage and traditions, please go to www.choctawnation.com.
