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times of the day and night. That’s why we need the trip security person at every door.”
generation report, to see if perhaps when that traffi c is Whether these assurances will hold any weight
metered out among the hours in a day, the capacity of with neighbors across the county line is a moot point
our streets can accommodate it.” since there’s literally nothing the city can do to halt
According to Phipps, there are no plans at this time or change how the Indian community chooses to
to spend any money to make improvements. One develop their land.
resident believes if the Gila Indians foot the bill, it “We’re going to work with the tribe as best we can
would help local drivers. to make sure residents’ concerns are addressed,” says
“I can think of one positive outcome for Southern Phipps.
Chandler residents,” says Carol Poto of Sun Groves.
“Perhaps the Gila River Indian Community will pay
STSN photo by Gordon Murray
Show Chandler the money, jobs
for widening of Gilbert Road in Chandler between
BORDERLINE: The land in the middle right side of this photo is
It is possible that the city will benefi t from a nearby
the loop 202 and Hunt Highway. The widening of
where the Gila River Indian Community’s new casino is intended,
on the border between the reservation and Southern Chandler.
casino, by way of a cost-sharing arrangement with the
Gilbert Road is 2-3 years in the future, according to tribe.
City of Chandler offi cials, and we Southern Chandler “There’s always a concern for the integrity of gaming “It’s just too early to tell,” Phipps says, “but we work
residents are constantly frustrated in our attempts to and the safety and welfare of patrons,” says the state’s with developers and other jurisdictions all the time.”
get to the 202 from Riggs or Hunt Highway.” gaming director. According to the state’s gaming director, there is
According to Bullis, every casino employee is money available from the tribe’s profi ts.
Crime a concern for many licensed by the tribe, and all non-tribal members Bullis says the tribes contribute a portion of gross
Traffi c and infrastructure are two related concerns are, in addition, certifi ed by the state for both gaming revenues, ranging from one to eight percent, to
but not the only ones. Letters to the editor indicate criminal and employment history and get a fi nancial the state, county, cities and towns, per Proposition 202.
many residents are also concerned about crime and background check. A felony conviction is an absolute The actual amount depends on the amount of revenue
safety issues. disqualifi cation. generated and that amount is held confi dentially
“I am opposed to this casino being built at this site All manufacturers of gaming devices, such as the between the tribe and the Arizona Department of
because of the traffi c, lights, crime, and all around slots and tables, are certifi ed by the Department of Gaming for oversight purposes.
bad infl uence it would have on our community and Gaming. The majority of the revenue, 88 percent, goes to
surrounding area,” says Marjoria Scott of Solera. There are also requirements for extensive the State Department of Education. The balance, 12
It’s also too close to area schools for Patty Kocis of surveillance across the grounds and the facility itself. percent, is available to whatever county, city or town
Cooper Commons. And, says Bullis, the tribe has reached an agreement the tribe designates – such as Chandler.
“I don’t want my children, neighborhood, and with the U.S. Attorney’s offi ce to hire a federal “Indian gaming is an economic boon to
house to be subject to the clientele that a casino can prosecutor who will be devoted to casino crime. surrounding areas as well as the Community itself,”
attract,” she writes. “Wouldn’t it make more sense “Gaming does attract a diverse crowd of people,” says Gutenson.
to build closer to the highway, like at I-10 and 87? says Gutenson, “but it’s the typical sort of activities Although the tribe does not disclose employment
The concerns with having a facility like this so close wherever people congregate for entertainment. fi gures for individual casinos, they do say that of the
to so many neighborhoods is endless ... the crime, Gaming is not a magnet for criminal activity though. current 1,992 jobs across their three casinos, 52 percent
vandalism, trespassing, traffi c, noise and lowered It’s an extremely regulated business in Arizona. And,
house values are the main ones.” unlike most businesses we’re required to keep a
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