County set to back Guidiville Band casino project

Monday, November 2, 2009  

The board of supervisors in Contra Costa County, California, is set drop its opposition to the casino sought by the Guidiville Band of Pomo Indians in exchange for $12 million a year.

Supervisor John Gioia has led opposition to the proposed casino at Point Molate. But as the project moves through the federal approval process he has said the county should negotiate a deal to address potential impacts.

"We are having this issue now thrown on our lap. Our role is trying to sort through the best strategy to derive the greatest benefit for the community," Gioia told The Contra Costa Times.

The Bureau of Indian Affairs has been working on an environmental impact statement / environmental impact report for the casino. Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger (R) opposes it.

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County ready to back Point Molate casino plan (The Contra Costa Times 11/1)