The Tohono O'odham Nation wants to negotiate its off-reservation casino plans with the city of Glendale, Arizona, but officials there aren't willing to talk.
The tribe announced the $600 million casino resort in January and Chairman Ned Norris Jr is willing to discuss environmental, traffic, economic, safety and other concerns. The city, however, is opposing the tribe's land-into-trust application.
The tribe has negotiated with other local governments for casino services. "They're treated simply as a customer," Pima County Administrator Chuck Huckelberry told The Arizona Republic.
The Bureau of Indian Affairs in Washington, D.C., will make a final decision on the tribe's application.
Get the Story:
Glendale officials fears casino would strain city services
(The Arizona Republic 7/14)
Casino Stalker
City won't discuss Tohono O'odham casino plans
Tuesday, July 14, 2009
Stay Connected
Contact Us
indianz@indianz.com202 630 8439 (THEZ)
Search
Top Indian Gaming Stories
Trending in Gaming
1 Catawba Nation continues work on controversial casino in North Carolina
2 Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes move forward with casino expansion
3 Poarch Band of Creek Indians said to be on Trump's radar
4 Hopi Tribe officially joins Indian gaming industry with approved compact
5 Seminole Tribe paid just $50M for casino Donald Trump built for $1.2B
2 Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes move forward with casino expansion
3 Poarch Band of Creek Indians said to be on Trump's radar
4 Hopi Tribe officially joins Indian gaming industry with approved compact
5 Seminole Tribe paid just $50M for casino Donald Trump built for $1.2B
More Stories
• BIA to hold public hearings on Guidiville casino• Tribal casinos in trouble amid economic woes
Indian Gaming Archive