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Out of respect for the local tribes and to promote healing in the community, we propose that the BGN changes the town’s name to Konocti. The name Kelseyvile is offensive to the local tribes and to many residents throughout the County. Changing the name to ‘Konocti’ is a gesture to acknowledge the wrongs done to the original inhabitants of Lake County.

Konocti is a volcanic mountain that stands 3,000 feet above Clear Lake, named by the East Lake Tribe of Elem, the oldest existing tribe. They have lived in the area for over 14,000 years.  The widespread use of the name Konocti by local business, art, and education communities evokes images of nature, art, music and recreation.

Kelseyville, sitting at the base of Mt. Konocti, is currently named after a brutal man.  Andy Kelsey and partner Charles Stone enslaved, starved, abused, raped, tortured and murdered the Pomos living under their control.  In 1849, the Pomo held a tribal court and decided to execute Kelsey and Stone. 

In revenge for their deaths, brothers Ben and Sam Kelsey, and their posse stormed Napa and Sonoma Counties indiscriminately killing Pomos.  The Pomos have not forgotten the Kelseys or the repercussions which continue to affect them. 

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