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California County Waits for Schwarzenegger's Decision

CALIFORNIA -- As reported by the (California) Union Democrat: "Tuolumne County officials have two casino tales to tell Gov.-elect Arnold Schwarzenegger, and hope one will impact the state's dealings with American Indians.

"Schwarzenegger has said he wants to make sure tribes with casinos pay their fair share, and is looking at Connecticut as a model, spokesman H.D. Palmer said this morning.

"...Palmer said Schwarzenegger intends to renegotiate every existing gaming compact in California.

"But Tuolumne County Counsel Gregory Oliver said he hopes the governor-elect treats some tribes differently.

"'For example, the Tuolumne Band of Indians has been very responsive and a good partner with the county,' he said of the tribe that owns the expanding Black Oak Casino near Tuolumne. 'I hope they are not penalized for that. I hope the governor looks at each tribe individually.'

"The county has long had issues, however, with the Chicken Ranch Band of Me-Wuk, which owns a bingo parlor and casino west of Jamestown, and has been far less open about its doings than the Tuolumne tribe.

"The Chicken Ranch tribe has not made financial arrangements that benefit the county, Oliver said..."

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