"What's New" — WAY TO GO VANCOUVER!

The Vancouver City Council announced its united opposition May 7, 2007, to the Cowlitz Tribe's bid to put a casino in north Clark County.

This is an extremely important development, because federal decision-makers are watching for input from elected officials.

After listening to 90 minutes of public testimony, the mayor and six council members unanimously approved a resolution. It explains their concerns and asks the Secretary of the Interior to reject the tribe's trust application for land in north Clark County as long as its plans include a casino.

Mayor Pollard said he and the council had received approximately 150 e-mails and phone calls weighing in on the issue.

Thanks to all of you who made your voices heard!

Read the story in the local section of Tuesday's Columbian.
Read about it in The Oregonian.