San Ynez Band of Chumash seeks compact extension to protect jobs and planning certainty
August 11, 2026 | Select Committee on Wildfire Prevention, Select Committees, California State Assembly, House, Legislative, California
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Kenneth Khan, chairman of the San Ynez Band of Chumash Indians, told the committee the compact extension is critical for long‑term planning and preserving jobs. "This compact extension is is about far more than gaming. It is about economic security, responsible tribal governance, cultural preservation, and our continued ability to care for our people while contributing to the broader region," Khan said.
Matthew Lee described the amendment as consistent with other post‑Chicken Ranch cleanups and noted a commonly negotiated increase of 500 devices for this tribe. Khan said the extension would help sustain roughly 2,000 jobs and the broader Tri‑County economic impact.
Matthew Lee described the amendment as consistent with other post‑Chicken Ranch cleanups and noted a commonly negotiated increase of 500 devices for this tribe. Khan said the extension would help sustain roughly 2,000 jobs and the broader Tri‑County economic impact.
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