The headquarters of the North Fork Rancheria of Mono Indians in North Fork, California. Photo from Facebook

The North Fork Rancheria of Mono Indians in California has a new leader.

Former vice chair Maryann McGovran was chosen as chair by her colleagues on the tribal council following a recent election. She succeeds longtime chair Elaine Bethel-Fink, who will now serve as vice chair.

McGovran and Bethel-Fink will be joined by Katrina Guitierez, Edward Polkenhorn II and Gary Walker on the council. The latter two were just elected by the tribal membership.

“The new tribal council reflects the North Fork Rancheria’s history of balancing leadership stability and continuity with new ideas and energy,” McGovran said in a press release. “We are excited to build upon the successes we’ve had as a tribe in developing programs and projects that benefit our citizens, neighbors and community – and are ever grateful for the contributions of past tribal leaders who guided us on our path forward.”

Get the Story:
Press Release: Polkenhorn, Walker join North Fork Rancheria Tribal Council (The Sierra Star 7/8)

Federal Register Notice:
Land Acquisitions; North Fork Rancheria of Mono Indians of California (December 3, 2012)