The Tohono O'odham Nation and the city of Glendale, Arizona, will start negotiations for an off-reservation casino.
The city does not officially support the proposed West Valley
Resort. However, the council voted 4-3 to oppose H.R.1410,
a bill that would prevent the tribe from opening a casino on newly acquired trust lands.
The change in position on the bill reportedly came as a surprise to the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community, whose leaders oppose the casino. The tribe sent out a press release that said other cities continue to support the measure.
The House passed the bill but it has yet to see any action in the Senate.
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Glendale, tribe to talk about long-delayed West Valley Resort
(Arizona Newzap 3/19)
Glendale, tribe will open talks on casino
(The Arizona Republic 3/19)
Glendale council vote could help tribe's casino effort
(Capitol Media Services 3/19)
Glendale opens negotiations with tribe on casino plan
(KPHO 3/18)
Bill opens up new front in Glendale casino dispute
(Tucson News News 3/18)
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