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Council delays vote on Muwekma Ohlone recognition after extended public testimony; item continued to Feb. 24, 2026
Summary
After nearly three hours of public comment from tribal members, students and opponents, the Richmond City Council continued a resolution urging federal recognition of the Muwekma Ohlone tribe and set a new hearing date so parties can meet and attempt to resolve competing claims.
The Richmond City Council on Oct. 21 postponed action on a resolution urging the U.S. Department of the Interior and Bureau of Indian Affairs to recognize the Muwekma Ohlone tribe, after extensive public testimony from tribal members, students, scholars and representatives of other local Ohlone groups.
Charlene Nizhme, chairwoman of the Muwekma Ohlone, told the council the tribe is the descendant political successor to the Verona Band of Alameda County and urged Richmond to send a letter supporting…
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