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Community in

Tahlequah is more than just a group of people living in a common area . Community is the acceptance of differing values , the creation of relationships , and working toward common goals .
Just like every family we don ’ t always see eyeto-eye but our goals are very similar . We want our children to learn , thrive , and be the best they can be . We want our environment to be
clean , with opportunities to enjoy the beauty of our area . We want our neighborhoods to be safe , to sleep well at night feeling confident in the protections provided by our first responders .
As a city , Tahlequah has so much more to offer than most . How many communities can match the educational opportunities of a state University , a regional Technology Center , an Optometry
school and a Medical school ? How many have not one , but two regional medical systems serving multiple counties within Northeastern Oklahoma ? How many have the tribal culture and values of the Cherokee Nation
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