Public Service
It was in the 1980s that Speaker Morgan became interested in serving the public by working in government. He became Chapter Manager of Pinedale Chapter in 1981 and continued to 1983. Morgan served as Secretary/Treasurer of Pinedale Chapter from 1983 to 1987. He then served as Chapter President from 1987 to 1990.
In 1991, Morgan was elected to the Navajo Nation Council and served on the Government Services Committee. In 1995, he started serving as Chairperson of the Transportation and Community Development Committee. He was first selected as Speaker of the Navajo Nation Council by his peers on the Council on Jan. 27, 2003, and reselected for another two-year term on Jan. 24, 2005.
Mr. Morgan has represented the Pinedale and Iyanbito Chapters for 12 years. He says the reason he gets re-elected is because he listens to the people.
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