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The tribe is federally recognized and has 191 enrolled members. The Habematolel Pomo operate their own housing, environmental, and educational programs, including computer classes and GED preparation. The tribe has been able to purchase land on its traditional territory, near the historical tribe village of Maiyi.
The Habematolel Pomo are governed by an elected, seven-member tribal council. As of early 2009, they are:
- Sherry Treppa Bridges, Chairperson
- Teresa Meek, Vice-Chairperson
- Angelina Arroyo, Secretary
- Charlene Muñoz, Treasurer
- Randal Brown, Member-at-Large
- Sam Icay, Member-At-Large
- Carmella Icay-Johnson, Member-at-Large.
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