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The Quechan Tribe has made changes in their leadership.  It has filled the positions of the Tribal President, Vice-President, and two Council Members.  They also appointed a new Chief of Police.

On March 31, 2025 council member Virgil S. Smith was sworn in as Vice-President.

During a Special Meeting on April 3, 2025, the Quechan Tribal Council filled the vacancy left by Council Member Virgil S. Smith with Mr. Christobal E. Illingswoth.

On April 17, 2025 Quechan Police Officer Patrick McCoy was sworn in as the new Police Chief of the Quechan Police Department.

On April 24, 2025, Council Member Jonathan E. Koteen resigned his seat as councilman to accept the position of Quechan Tribal President.

On April 28, 2025 during a Special Meeting the Quechan Tribal Council filled the vacant seat of Council Member Jonathan E. Koteen with Mr. Aaron Brown.

The Quechan Tribal Council pictured from left to right: Dr. Jeanette Peterson Ed. D., Mr. Christobal E. Illingworth, Mr. Zion C. White, Tribal President Jonathan E. Koteen, Vice-President Virgil S. Smith, Mr. Aaron Brown, Mr. Faron M. Owl.