Government
The Cahto Indian Tribe is run by a democratically-elected tribal council. The current tribal executive committee is:
- Cristy Taylor, Chairwoman
- Richard J. Smith, Vice-Chairman
- Lillian Frazier, Secretary-Treasurer
- Dewey Lucas, Member at Large.
The tribe operates its own housing authority, tribal police, and EPA office. Economic development comes from the tribe's Red Fox Casino, located in Laytonville.
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