Some residents urge city to drop Tohono O'odham casino appeal

Tuesday, March 15, 2011  

Some residents of Glendale, Arizona, want to the city to stop fighting the Tohono O'odham Nation off-reservation casino.

The city is suing the Bureau of Indian Affairs to block the tribe's land-into-trust application. A federal judge sided with the BIA earlier this month.

"We spent enough money that we should stop and take a reflection on this thing," resident Arthur Thruston told the city council, The Arizona Republic reported. "Why don't we take a look at what they have?"

John LeGendre, another resident, urged against an appeal. He said the tribe's casino would be "an addition and not a detraction" to the city's sports and entertainment district.

Gary Sherwood, a city planning commissioner, also supported the casino. He said the project will generate revenues for the city.

Get the Story:
Valley residents speak up on casino, Phoenix Coyotes deal (The Arizona Republic 3/15)

District Court Decision:
Gila River Indian Community v. DOI (March 3, 2011)

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