Paula Lorenzo, the longtime chairwoman of the Rumsey Band of Wintun Indians, has been voted out off office.

Lorenzo ran the 44-member tribe since 1993. She oversaw the development of the tribe's casino and was active in state and national Indian issues.

Replacing Lorenzo is Marshall McCay, the former tribal secretary.

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Rumsey Band replaces longtime chairwoman (The Sacramento Bee 1/12)
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Wintun tribe names new leader (The Woodland Daily Democrat 1/12)

Relevant Links:
Rumsey Rancheria - http://www.rumseyrancheria.org