A commitment to
family and integrity with the experience and diligence to work for you.
A passion for our community
In a time rife with racial turmoil and protest with accusations of brutality and abuse towards the native community, Dennis Bacoch stepped up to create a difference for his community.
Experience
35 years of public service with the Inyo County Sheriffs department in multiple command positions including jail, patrol, and SWAT commands as a lieutenant, the third highest rank in the department.
Integrity
Created an environment of fair and equal access for native grievances and problems.
Will continue to provide a fair and honest service to the people of the Big Pine tribe.
Family Values
Big Pine Shoshone/Paiute born to parents John Bacoch Jr. and Aileen Stewart here in the Owens Valley, where he would later raise his three children.
Tribal Elder
History of care and passion for tribal affairs, including working at the Big Pine Wellness center to promote health among tribal members.
Community building
Worked closely with tribal focused inmate programs such as Tu-nee-wa Novee head start program
Diligent
Consistent drive to improve, seeking law enforcement training in areas lacking in the valley, Police academy, EOD, SWAT.
FAQs
Why are you running?
I believe I have a unique skill set that allows me to cross boundaries and come from a place of understanding that can create an inclusive and friendly environment allowing for thoughtful solutions without influence from outside agendas.
Who are you running for?
We need to preserve who we are, as a people, while moving ahead in a modern society. We are the Numuu, the Big Pine Numuu and we should always remember who we are when looking to where we are going. So in short, my family, your family, the tribal family that I am a member of inclusively.
What will be your focus as treasurer?
I want to provide consistent and fair oversight of tribal funds and expenditures. Seeking to repair and rebuild partnerships to bring stability to the fiscal operations of the tribe.
When do I vote?
Tuesday June, 03