The San Manuel Band of Mission Indians, based in Highland, California has appointed Steve Burns as its chief public policy officer.
From his office in Sacramento, he will implement the tribe’s public policy strategy on legislation and regulations, and statewide ballot initiatives and other policy issues.
Burns comes to the tribe from Mercury Public Affairs, where he was in charge of public affairs counseling and crisis issues management.
The tribe’s Chief Operating Officer Rikki Tanenbaum commented, “Steve is joining San Manuel at a time of exceptional growth and opportunities for the Tribe,” adding “He brings a deep background in both federal and state government relations, as well as many years in policy development and campaign management.”
