Quechan Tribe demands action on bridge after Imperial County supervisor’s ‘scalped’ remark
Tribal leaders say the remarks relied on racial stereotypes and overshadowed serious concerns over the closure of the Picacho Road Bridge. The Fort Yuma Quechan Indian Tribe is demanding action after Imperial County Supervisor John Hawk's "scalped" remark during a transportation meeting sparked outrage. The comments used racial stereotypes and overshadowed concerns over the closure of the Picacho Road Bridge, a critical link between Yuma, Arizona, and Imperial County, California. Michael Jack, Quechan Parks and Recreation director, said the original meeting was about securing support for rebuild, not the comment. The tribe demands a public apology, a 30-day timeline to fix the bridge, an emergency access plan and a government-to-government meeting. The Picacho Rd Bridge has been closed since March 2025, forcing drivers onto longer detours via the Ocean-to'-Ocean Bridge.
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YUMA, AZ (AZFamily) — The Fort Yuma Quechan Indian Tribe is demanding action after comments made by Imperial County Supervisor John Hawk during a recent transportation meeting sparked outrage.
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