Artist's rendering of the proposed West Valley Resort. Image from Tohono O'odham Nation
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. Get the Story:
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) Related Stories:
Tohono O'odham Nation casino opponent to retire from House (02/28)
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