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Lawyer hired to fight tribal casino

BILOXI, Mississippi – As reported by the Biloxi Sun Herald: "The Biloxi City Council on Tuesday hired a lawyer to oppose a casino proposed in Jackson County by the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians.

"The possibility of a tribal development has caused existing Biloxi casinos to put expansion plans on hold and new casino companies to hesitate about investing in the city. Besides having the competitive advantage of not having to pay taxes, the tribal development near Interstate 10 would also have location advantages. It would cut off traffic from Florida and other eastern markets and would not be exposed to the risks of having to operate near the water.

"Michael Cavanaugh will be paid a monthly retainer fee of $1,500 not to exceed $18,000. He will work hand-in-hand with Coast casinos that have already lined up to oppose the Choctaw development…"

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