Steven R. Arviso resigned from the 25th Navajo Nation Council effective Jan. 9, 2026, to focus on his family and personal pursuits.
Arviso had served on the council since January 2023, representing the communities of Churchrock, Iyanbito, Mariano Lake, Pinedale, Smith Lake and Thoreau.
“I am grateful to have served the people of my delegate region and thank everyone who supported me throughout my service,” Arviso said. “Together, we worked to advance important initiatives that will continue beyond my time on the Council.”
During his tenure, Arviso served on the Law and Order Committee and as vice chair of the Eastern Navajo Land Commission.
“We are grateful for Delegate Arviso’s service and commitment to the Navajo people,” Speaker Crystalyne Curley said. “His leadership and dedication have made a positive impact, and we wish him and his family well moving forward.”
Under the Navajo Election Code, once the Navajo Election Administration declares a vacancy, the speaker has the authority to appoint an interim delegate to fill the seat with the recommendation of the affected chapters.
The deadline for the chapters to submit a recommendation through an official resolution is 5 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 26, 2026. Each recommended individual must also file a candidate application and ethics clearance with the Navajo Election Administration, which will review the applications and certify eligible candidates.
If no grievances are filed within 10 days after certification, the resolutions and candidate applications will be forwarded to the speaker for review and appointment.
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