First Navajo Set to join Farmington City Council

Tuesday, March 26, 2024 at 7:18 PM

Herman Buck, the first member of the Navajo Nation to serve on the Farmington City Council (Photo courtesy: City of Farmington)

There were 10 applicants for the vacant seat for District 2. Herman Buck will serve for 18 months with the option to run for election at the end of the current term. Council unanimously approved his appointment tonight. He will officially take office Wednesday morning after completing the swearing-in process.

From the City of Farmington:
Tuesday, March 26, 2024

Congratulations to Herman Buck, Jr. on his appointment by Mayor Duckett to fill the City of Farmington's District 2 Council seat.

He is the first City of Farmington Councilor to also be a member of the Navajo Nation.

There were 10 applicants for the vacant seat for District 2. Mr. Buck will serve for 18 months with the option to run for election at the end of the current term.

Council unanimously approved his appointment tonight. He will officially take office tomorrow morning after completing the swearing-in process.

More from Local News

Man Killed by Own Vehicle in Farmington

Initial investigations reveal that the victim was struck by his own vehicle after it began to roll away due to improper parking. The individual was pronounced deceased at the scene.
2024 Election: San Juan County Contested Races

These are the unofficial election results from voting on Tuesday, November 5, 2024 of the contested races in San Juan County, NM.
Local Freight Rail to receive up to $4 Million more for project

The (Four Corners Freight Rail) project aligns with the selection criteria by enhancing resilience and improving system and service performance, as the project will provide a viable freight transportation modal alternative to highway trucking, opportunities to simplify the supply chain, and enable new, rail-dependent economic development opportunities thereby imparting benefits to the Navajo Nation and surrounding communities.