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San Manuel‑area tribal leaders, county officials back compact extension and community agreements
Summary
Vice Chairman Johnny Hernandez and San Bernardino County Chairwoman Dawn Rowe urged the Assembly to ratify a compact amendment (AB 1579 referenced) that they said supports tribal self‑reliance, jobs, philanthropy and formal local public‑safety agreements; the committee will send ratification bills to the floor.
Johnny Hernandez, vice chairman (self‑identified) for the tribe the transcript references as seeking ratification under AB 1579, described the tribe's long history and the role gaming revenue plays in cultural programming, education and public safety. "We have contributed nearly $500,000,000 in philanthropic grants," Hernandez said, highlighting regional giving and long‑term employment statistics.
Dawn Rowe, chairwoman of the San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors, testified in support and described memoranda of understanding between the tribe and county agencies for public safety and fire response, citing joint deployments and cross‑training. "Everybody responds together, and that is an important component for us with them to have in our county," Rowe said. The committee recorded support and plans to refer the ratification measure to the Assembly floor.
