Rumsey Band, county at odds over casino expansion

Wednesday, January 7, 2009  

The Rumsey Band of Wintun Indians says it won't give into the demands of a county over the proposed expansion of its casino in northern California.

The tribe already contributes $5 million a year to Yolo County to address the impacts of the Cache Creek Casino Resort. The county is demanding another $3 million a year and $20 million in road improvements.

"The tribe stands by its offer, which, if accepted, would open the door to a project that would employ hundreds of county residents and provide economic benefits to all of Yolo County," the casino's general manager said in a statement.

The issue could head to arbitration if both sides can't reach an agreement.

Get the Story:
Talks between Yolo, tribe stall over casino expansion (The Sacramento Bee 1/7)
County, Tribe at odds over casino expansion (The Woodland Daily Democrat 1/7)