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Registration & Advance Questions Survey for the ABC Tribal Nation Listening Session

The California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control is hosting a Tribal Nation Listening Session on Friday, March 27, 1pm-3pm, on alcohol licensing and regulation to hear Tribal perspectives and support government-to-government collaboration. Please confirm attendance and submit questions in advance through this short survey to help inform the discussion.

Location: Department of Cannabis Control (DCC) Headquarters Hearing Room, 2920 Kilgore Road, Rancho Cordova (free on-site parking is available for participants; vehicles must park in DCC-labeled stalls; any vehicles parked elsewhere may be subject to towing; participants must sign in at the security desk on arrival).

Contact Priscilla LoForte, Tribal Liaison at priscilla.loforte@abc.ca.gov for any questions; A virtual option will be scheduled soon after the in-person session with a tentative date of April 17, 1pm-3pm.

Background
State-level alcohol licensing and enforcement, under the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC), can intersect with Tribal jurisdiction and sovereignty in complex ways. Recent feedback from Tribal leaders highlights concerns about:
  • State licensing forms that are not equipped to address Tribal-specific issues or governance structures.
  • Alcohol licensing processes for Tribal enterprises.
  • Opportunities for improved communication and partnership.
Objectives
  1. Strengthen government-to-government relationships between the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control and Tribal Nations.
  2. Listen to Tribal leaders’ concerns regarding alcohol licensing, regulations, and operations.
  3. Identify areas for improved collaboration between the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) and Tribal governments.
Participants
California Tribal Nations: Tribal Chairs, Council Members, and or legal/policy representatives

California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) leadership:
  • Director, Paul Tupy
  • Deputy Director, Frank Robles
  • General Counsel, Jeannie Romas
  • Legislation and Government Affairs, Alex MacIlraith
  • Licensing Division, Jaime Taylor
  • Office of Legal Services, Matthew Gaughan
  • Tribal Liaison, Priscilla LoForte
1.Tribe/Organization name
2.Your role/title (e.g., Tribal Chair, Council Member, staff, legal/policy representative)
3.Do you plan to attend the in-person session in Rancho Cordova on Friday, March 27, from 1pm to 3pm at 2920 Kilgore Road?
4.If you plan to attend, how many people will participate?
5.What questions would you like addressed during the listening session?
6.Will you need reasonable accomodation?
7.If you have any other comments or questions, please enter them here.