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California casino advisory measure proposed25 February 2008CALIFORNIA -- As reported by the Press Democrat: "Sonoma County supervisors will decide Tuesday whether to put an advisory measure on future development of Indian casinos on the June 3 ballot. "...Supervisor Mike Kerns said he is introducing the resolution for a countywide vote in response to calls from organized opponents in Rohnert Park and Cotati who challenge plans by the Federated Indians of the Graton Rancheria to build a casino west of Highway 101. "...The Dry Creek Band of Pomo Indians operates River Rock Casino in Alexander Valley. In addition to the Graton tribe's proposal in Rohnert Park, a Cloverdale group of Pomos wants a casino in Cloverdale. "Election officials said a county measure could cost between $58,000 and $117,000, depending on how many other measures cities and special districts put on the June 3 ballot. Already, the ballot has about two dozen candidates for three supervisorial seats that cover the west county, the central county and the Sonoma Valley..." |