City rejects negotiations for Cowlitz Tribe casino

Thursday, June 11, 2009  

The city council in La Center, Washington, voted 3-2 against negotiating a casino deal with the Cowlitz Tribe.

About 100 people turned out for a meeting where the issue was discussed, The Columbian reported. About half of the speakers supported a deal while the rest opposed it, the paper said.

Mayor Jim Irish opposes the casino but wanted the city to negotiate. He believes the tribe will build the $150 million Cowlitz Casino Resort regardless of local views.

The Bureau of Indian AffairsU.S. Supreme Court decision in Carcieri v. Salazar -- remains unresolved.

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La Center council again rejects casino talks (The Columbian 6/11)