Tribal Council
Klamath Tribal Council
Your Klamath Tribal Council 2025-2028
Front Row (left to right): Secretary- Joseph Allen Jr., Vice-Chairman- Marvin Garcia, Chairman- William E. Ray Jr., Treasurer- Brandi Hatcher.
Back Row (left to right) Members-at-Large: Les Anderson, Natalie Ball, Ellsworth Lang, Willa Powless, Shawn Jackson, Brandon Tupper.
The Klamath Tribal Council is the elected governing body of The Klamath Tribes, representing more than 5,800 enrolled members. The Council is responsible for protecting Tribal sovereignty, upholding the rights reserved in the Treaty of 1864, establishing Tribal laws and policies, providing oversight of Tribal government, and helping safeguard the future of our Nation.
The Council consists of ten elected members, including a Chairman, Vice-Chairman, Secretary, Treasurer, and six Members-at-Large. Elections are held every three years in accordance with the Klamath Tribal Constitution.
The Klamath Tribes are a sovereign Nation. We govern ourselves under our Constitution and exercise the rights reserved in the Treaty of 1864.
naanok ?ans naat sat’waYanaat ciiwapk diceew’a
“We help each other; We will live good”
(Counsel from our elders)
Ellsworth Lang
Member at Large
Ph: (541) 783-2219 ext. 188
Cell:541 576 4325
elang.council@klamathtribes.com
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Frequently Asked Questions
01. When are Tribal Council Meetings
- Council meets the 2nd an 4th Wednesday of each month at 9:00 AM PST of every month. Access information can be found in the tribal member portal
02. Are council meetings open to the public?
No. They are private for tribal members only.
03. How do I get on the Tribal Council Agenda
Contact Tribal Council Secretary, Joseph Allen Jr. for more information.
Ph: (541) 783-2219 ext. 170
jallen.council@klamathtribes.com