Tribal Chairman Jesus Taranga is currently serving as the Vice-Chairperson for the California Tribal Chairpersons Association (CTCA) and the Chairman of the CCTCA.
Chairman Tarango is a member and the elected Tribal Chairperson of the Wilton Rancheria.
Chairman Tarango is now in his second term as Chair.
Jesus Tarango, Jr. was born and raised in Sacramento, California, the traditional homeland of Miwok and Nisenan people. He is proud to lead the Capital Tribe as it enters a time of historic growth and development. Chairman Tarango began his service to the citizens of Wilton Rancheria when he was elected to the Tribal Council in 2016. He was then elected Vice Chairman in 2018 and began his first term as Chairman in 2020. He brings a commitment to the preservation and restoration of traditional Miwok and Nisenan values, particularly as a traditional dancer and singer. Chairman Tarango is dedicated to advocating and addressing issues that impact the people of his Tribe and across Indian Country. He also embraces a role in statewide Tribal leadership. He also serves as Vice-Chairman of the California Tribal Chairpersons’ Association.