Business committee members, from left to right: Mike Lopez, Maxine Littlejohn, Chairman Vincent Armenta, Secretary/Treasurer Gary Pace, Vice Chair Kenneth Kahn. Photo from Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians

The Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians in California reported the results of an election held last month.

Vincent Armenta won re-election to a ninth consecutive, two-year term as chairman. He has overseen the opening of the tribe's casino, the acquisition of new businesses and the expansion of the tribe's land base.

"I’m honored to serve as tribal chairman, and I’m proud of the achievements our leadership team and tribe have accomplished over the past 15-plus years," Armenta said in a press release. "And with a new board in place, I’m looking forward to the fresh perspectives our Business Committee members will bring to the table during this significant time in our tribe’s history."

Also elected were Kenneth Kahn, who will serve as vice chair; Gary Pace, secretary/treasurer; and board members Maxine Littlejohn and Mike Lopez.

Get the Story:
Elections Held at Santa Ynez Chumash Reservation (The Santa Barbara Independent 3/17)
Armenta re-elected as Chumash tribal chairman (The Lompoc Record 3/13)