Mary Ann Green | |
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| Chairperson of the Augustine Band of Cahuilla Indians | |
| In office 1988–2016 | |
| Preceded by | Position created |
| Succeeded by | Amanda Vance |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Mary Ann Martin 1964 |
| Died | January 8, 2017 (aged 52–53) Coachella, California, U.S. |
| Children | 3 |
| Profession | Tribal leader, politician |
Mary Ann Green (1964 – January 8, 2017) was an American tribal leader and politician who served as the Chairwoman of the Augustine Band of Cahuilla Indians, a federally recognized Cahuilla band of Native Americans based in Coachella, California, from 1988 until 2016.[1] Under Green, who was first elected chairperson in 1988, the Augustine Band of Cahuilla Indians established a tribal government in 1994 and resettled their reservation, located in Coachella, in 1996.[2] She also oversaw the development and establishment of the Augustine Casino, which opened in 2002.[3] Through the casino, the small Augustine Band of Cahuilla Indians is now one of the largest employers in the Coachella Valley, as of 2017.[3]
- ^ Reyes, Jesus (2017-01-11). "Former Augustine Band of Cahuilla Indians Tribal Chairperson passes away". KESQ-TV. Archived from the original on 2017-01-13. Retrieved 2017-02-06.
- ^ "Destination: Augustine Casino, Augustine Band of Cahuilla Indians" (PDF). Indian Gaming magazine. March 2009. Retrieved 2017-02-06.
- ^ a b "Valley Mourns Passing of Mary Ann Green". Greater Coachella Valley Business Journal. 2017-01-13. Retrieved 2017-02-06.