City council puts an end to casino proposal with Guidiville Band

Wednesday, April 6, 2011  

The city council in Richmond, California, voted 5-2 to end discussions of a casino project with the Guidiville Band of Pomo Indians.

The tribe and its developer have spent $17 million so far on the Point Molate Resort. But the Bureau of Indian Affairs has yet to finalize the environmental impact statement and environmental impact report for the project.

"The Bureau of Indian Affairs has not given a timetable for the decision-making process," council member Jovanka Beckles said at a five-hour public hearing last night, The Contra Costa Times reported. "I don't think it's right nor is it fair to keep the residents of Richmond waiting for a decision indefinitely."

It's not clear whether the tribe will continue to pursue the casino without the city's support.

Get the Story:
Richmond axes Point Molate casino resort (The Contra Costa Times 4/6)
Richmond City Council Rejects Casino Proposal (KTVU 4/6)

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