The Rincon Band of Mission Indians has a new chairman.
Vernon Wright, the former vice chairman, replaced John Currier as head of the tribal council.
Wright has been on the council since 2000.
Currier has led the tribe since 1998. He oversaw the opening of a successful casino.
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Chief exec of Rincon tribal panel is replaced
(The San Diego Union Tribune 12/20)
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Wednesday, December 20, 2006
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