City won't give land to Nansemond Tribe

Thursday, October 18, 2007  

The city council in Suffolk, Virginia, has killed a plan to give land to the Nansemond Tribe.

The tribe wants the land to build a replica of a historic village. The project is estimated to cost $8 million.

The council voted 5-2 on the project. But public land exchanges require approval by six of seven council members, so it failed.

The city will instead consider leasing 70 acres to the tribe. A public hearing is scheduled for January 2, 2008.

Get the Story:
Plan for replica Indian village in Suffolk hits snag (The Newport News Daily Press 10/18)
Suffolk won't give tribe land for project; next step is lease (The Hampron Roads Virginian-Pilot 10/18)

$rl Nansemond Indian Tribal Organization - http://www.nansemond.org

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