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Delay On Vote To Revise Reservation Expansion Policy Draws Criticism From Tribal Leaders

By Jade Hindmon / KPBS Midday Edition Co-Host, Harrison Patiño / Producer, KPBS Midday Edition

Published April 14, 2021 at 12:45 PM PDT

This story was published more than 3 years ago.

Bo Mazzetti, chair of the Rincon Band; Danny Tucker, chair of the Sycuan Band and Alan Lawson, chair of the San Pasqual Band of Mission Indians, appearing before the San Diego County Board of Supervisors on Oct. 11, 2011.

Delay On Vote To Revise Reservation Expansion Policy Draws Criticism From Tribal Leaders

A decades-old policy that places a number of barriers to the region's tribes in acquiring land will be revisited next month by the County Board of Supervisors.

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The San Diego Board of Supervisors recently delayed voting on a proposal that would lift a number of barriers to the region’s tribes in expanding their reservations.

If repealed, the decades-old restrictions would phase out restrictions on obtaining liquor licenses and would set up a tribal liaison to foster communication between the county and each of the region’s 18 tribal governments.

Though a new vote is set for May 5th, the decision to delay a decision on the policy has been met with sharp criticism by tribal leadership, who see the outdated restrictions as part of a larger legacy of racism and discrimination in county law.

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Chairman Bo Mazzetti of the Rincon Band of Luiseño Indians joined Midday Edition on Wednesday to discuss the ongoing issues with the regions tribes.

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Jade Hindmon is the host of KPBS Midday Edition. She connects San Diego through fearless conversations that inform, inspire and make you think. Prior to Midday Edition Jade was a reporter and fill-in anchor in the KPBS newsroom covering everything from politics to policing and the economy. Her award winning work spans network affiliates across the southeast and midwest. As a very proud Rattler, Jade studied broadcast journalism and political science at Florida A&M University. She takes a special interest in topics about democracy, accountability, racial justice, science and wellness.

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Harrison Patiño is a producer for "KPBS Midday Edition". His primary roles include story development, and is involved in the audio production and coordination of interview subjects. Prior to joining KPBS, Harrison held various positions at Hawaii Public Radio within its news and music departments. While pursuing a double major in journalism and classics at The University of Hawaii at Manoa, Harrison worked at the school's student-run radio station, KTUH. After graduating, Harrison served as a community advisor for the University of Hawaii at Manoa's Student Media Board.

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