Tribal Council  

The Smith River Rancheria is led by a Tribal Council – comprised of seven tribal members who have been elected by their peers. Members of the Tribal Council, as well as members of its committees, contribute a significant amount of their personal time and energy to look after the well being of the Smith River Rancheria and the activities of the Tribe.

Kara Miller – Chairperson
707-218.-723
kmiller@tolowa.com

Denise Padgette – Vice Chairperson
707-218-7719
dpadgette@tolowa.com

Loren Bommelyn – Secretary
707-218-0197
lbommelyn@tolowa.com

Joel Bravo – Treasurer
707-218-7720
jbravo@tolowa.com

Lenora Hall – Member
707-951-9345
lenora.hall@tolowa.com

Dr. Joseph Giovannetti – Member
707-218-6569
joseph.giovannetti@tolowa.com

Marian Lopez – Member
707-218-0121

Meetings

All tribal members are encouraged to participate in the governing process by attending the Tribe’s General Council meetings held the second and fourth Tuesday evening of each month beginning at 6:00 pm at the Howonquet Hall Community Center.

Elections

Tribal Council elections are held annually, in accordance with the Constitution and Election Ordinance of the Smith River Rancheria. An election committee has direct responsibility for the management of the election process. Any enrolled tribal member 18 years or older is eligible to vote. Any enrolled tribal member 21 years and older in good standing is eligible to hold a Council seat.