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Supervisor reports on California Tribal Nations Summit and county tribal liaison work
Summary
A supervisor who attended the California Tribal Nations Summit described county efforts to increase tribal participation on advisory committees, a tribal liaison model, a THPO group and water partnerships.
A Lake County supervisor who attended the California Tribal Nations Summit in Sacramento said the county is expanding efforts to include tribes in advisory committees and has created a tribal liaison model and a THPO group to support tribal participation.
The supervisor said she spoke on a panel about county‑tribal collaboration and described Lake County’s approach to designating tribal liaisons and including tribal representation on policy advisory committees. She said the county has built partnerships around water resources and referenced work with a group called Hitch and a county THPO (Tribal Historic Preservation Officer) group.
The supervisor said the state has tribal liaison models and the county’s approach is intended to increase inclusivity and regular tribal input to county decision‑making. She urged tribes to designate a council member or community representative to attend meetings so tribal perspectives are present in committee deliberations.
Ending: The supervisor said the interaction at the summit was productive and that Lake County will continue building relationships and inclusive practices with local tribes.
