Ongoing construction of the West Valley Resort in Glendale, Arizona. Image from Facebook
The city council in Glendale, Arizona, voted 6-1 to reaffirm its support for the Tohono O'odham Nation off-reservation casino. The tribe broke ground on the $500 million West Valley Resort late last year. Plans call for an initial structure to open by the end of the year.
Artist's rendering of the West Valley Resort under construction in Arizona. Image from Facebook
Members of Arizona's Congressional delegation, however, are still trying to stop the project. The Keep the Promise Act, introduced as S.152 and H.R. 308, bars Class II and Class III gaming on lands recently taken into trust in the Phoenix area -- a situation that only applies to the Tohono O'odham Nation. “The legality of the West Valley resort has been confirmed time and again by multiple state and federal court and administrative decisions, This project also has overwhelming public support. We are not doing anything different today than has already been done. We are reaffirming our position with a new council,” council member Gary Sherwood said at a public meeting, The Glendale Daily News-Sun reported. Sherwood said the tribe will be meeting with members of Congress this week to lobby against the legislation. Get the Story:
Glendale council affirms casino backing in wake of latest federal legislation (The Glendale Daily News-Sun 1/21)
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