Dena Sargent, Dresslerville Community Representative
The mission of the Washoe Tribal Government is to continuously improve the life and well being of its members.
The Washoe Tribe is governed by a council of representatives from each of the tribe's constituent groups. The council is elected every four years; the most recent election occurring in October 2022.
The Washoe Tribe has four residential communities/colonies: Carson Colony, Stewart Community, Dresslerville Community, and Woodfords Community. Each Community/Colony is represented by five elected Tribal members who comprise the Community Council.
The five elected members choose amongst themselves a Community Chairman, Vice Chairman and Secretary Treasurer. The Community Council also appoints two members to serve on the Washoe Tribal Council. Any of the five Community Council members are eligible to serve on the Washoe Tribal Council as an Alternate in the event the appointed members are unable to attend any particular Washoe Tribal Council meeting.
The Washoe Tribe is also comprised of a large off-reservation constituency. The Washoe Tribal membership as a whole elect two Off-Reservation representatives to serve on the Washoe Tribal Council.
The Washoe Tribal Chairman is elected by the Washoe Tribal membership as a whole.
All elected officials serve a concurrent four year term.
The Washoe Tribal Council is the primary governing body for the Washoe Tribe and directs all tribal operations.