Government
The tribe has approximately 1,200 members (1,202 as of April 1, 2010). The tribe’s government offices are located in Rohnert Park, California. Tribal governmental programs and services include sacred sites preservation and protection, Indian housing, Indian education, membership, cultural arts, social services, and tribal health.
The Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria are governed by a seven-member Tribal Council who are elected to two-year terms by the adult tribal membership. The current administration includes:
- Tribal Chairman: Greg Sarris
- Vice-Chair: Lorelle W. B. Ross
- Treasurer: Gene Buvelot
- Secretary: Jeannette Anglin
- Councilmember: Joanne Campbell
- Councilmember: Robert Baguio
- Councilmember: Lawrence Stafford.
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