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Richmond voters appear opposed to $1B casino
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- Parent Category: News
- Category: Political Issues & Native Programs
- Published: 06 November 2010
Richmond, California (AP) November
A majority of voters in Richmond appear opposed to an American Indian tribes plans for a $1 billion casino and resort at Point Molate.
Figures from the Contra Costa County Elections Division Nov. 3 show 57.5 percent of voters oppose city approval of the project while 42.5 percent support it.
The ballot measure known as Measure U is only advisory. The project requires approval from state and federal officials, who could still choose to move forward.
The Guidiville Band of Pomo Indians has proposed a Las Vegas-style casino with an 1,100-room hotel, nightclubs, restaurants, a ferry terminal and housing for the tribe.
The project is being backed by the Yocha Dehe Wintun Nation, which operates the Cache Creek Casino Resort in Yolo County.