An agreement between the Cowlitz Tribe and Clark County, Washington, was debated Tuesday night.
The memorandum of understanding would govern how the tribe uses 152 acres of land it seeks to place into trust. The tribe is thinking about putting a casino there and is offering to pay the county for law enforcement. The tribe would cede criminal and civil jurisdiction until a tribal court is established.
Some speakers, including local card clubs that would compete with a casino, told county commissioners they opposed the deal. But local officials support it.
The tribe gained final federal recognition in 2000 during the Clinton administration.
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(The Oregonian 2/11)
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