The Tule River Tribal Council

The Tule River Tribal Council Consists of nine council members. Each member is voted for by the Tule River Tribal Members. The elected officials then decide who will perform functions of Chairman, Vice Chairman, Secretary and Treasurer.

For more information about council meetings or how to get on the agenda please contact Tribal Council’s executive staff.

Vivian Christman 559.781.4271 ext 1059
Rosabel Lopez 559.781.4271 ext 1060
Tina Porter 559.781.4271 ext 1042
Tule River Indian Tribe Constitution and Bylaws
Council member name

Ryan Garfield

Chairman

chairman@tulerivertribe-nsn.gov Biographical Info
Council member name

Gary Garner Santos

Vice-Chair

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Council member name

Gayline Hunter

Treasurer

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Council member name

Willie J. Carrillo Sr.

Secretary

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Council member name

Heather Teran

Member

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Council member name

Melanie Santos

Member

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Council member name

Duane M. Garfield Sr.

Member

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Council member name

James Diaz

Member

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Council member name

Buck Carothers

Member

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