Members of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians will vote on the sale of liquor at their North Carolina casino.
A petition gained enough signatures to schedule a referendum on the issue. A vote will take place in June 2009.
Supporters say liquor sales will increase revenues at the Harrah’s
Cherokee Casino, which has seen a drop in visitor traffic. Per capita checks to tribal members have fallen 11 percent.
Opponents say liquor sales will lead to more addictions and social problems.
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Tribe to vote on casino alcohol sales
(The Asheville Citizen-Times 12/19)
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Eastern Cherokees to vote on liquor sales at casino
Friday, December 19, 2008
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