Chris Stearns. Photo by Al Garman
Chris Stearns, a member of the Navajo Nation, has been re-appointed to the Washington State Gambling Commission. Stearns first joined the commission in May 2013. He was later elected by his peers to serve as chair -- the first Native American in the post. “It is a true privilege to continue serving as a commissioner," Stearns, whose new term expires in June 2021, said in a press release. "Gambling continues to be a hot topic and I look forward to following the evolving technology that goes along with gambling.” Stearns has had a long career in Indian issues. He serves as counsel to Hobbs, Straus, Dean & Walker, an Indian law firm. Previously, Stearns was a staffer on the House Natural Resources Committee, where he worked on Indian legislation. He also was the first director of Indian Affairs at the Energy Department. Get the Story:
Press Release: Chris Stearns Re-Appointed as Gambling Commissioner by Governor Inslee (WSGC 5/4)
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