BARONA BAND OF MISSION INDIANS TRIBAL COUNCIL

The Barona Band of Mission Indians is recognized by the United States Government as a sovereign government.

It is governed by a General Council, which is comprised of approximately 240 voting members of the tribe. The General Council meets monthly. In addition, there is a Tribal Council comprised of seven elected tribal officials, including tribal chairperson and vice-chairman, each serving four-year terms. The Tribal Council meets on a weekly basis to set policies and rule on matters of importance to the tribe.

Thorpe Romero
Edwin "Thorpe" Romero
Chairman
               
Beaver Curo
Charles "Beaver" Curo
Vice Chairman
Beth Glasco
Beth Glasco
Councilwoman
Adam Reyes
Adam Reyes
Councilman
Joe Welch
Edward "Joe" Welch, Sr.
Councilman
Linda Curo
Linda Curo
Councilwoman
               
Brandon Banegas
Brandon Banegas
Councilman

Barona Tribal Office
1095 Barona Road
Lakeside, CA 92040
Phone: 619-443-6612
Fax: 619-443-0681


BARONA BAND OF MISSION INDIANS GAMING COMMISSION

Another branch of the tribal government is the Barona Gaming Commission. It is comprised of appointed tribal members who cannot be employed by the tribe or the casino in any other aspect, and one attorney appointed by the tribe. The Gaming Commission carries the responsibility of regulating casino activities as mandated by the 1988 Indian Gaming Regulatory Act (IGRA) including employee background checks and licensing, and vendor licensing.

Harold Hill - Commission Chairman
Harold Hill
Commission Chairman
Joe Welch Sr., Commissioner
Rhonda Welch-Scalco
Commissioner
Kathryn Clenney, Commissioner
Kathryn Clenney
Commissioner
Beverly Means, Commissioner
Beverly Means
Commissioner
Candace Christman, Commissioner
Candace Christman
Commissioner

Barona Gaming Commission
1095 Barona Road
Lakeside, CA 92040
Phone: 619-443-2619
Fax: 619-443-2719