Clark County gives tribe OK - 2004-02-18
As La Center locals held protest signs and attempted to disrupt proceedings, Clark County commissioners overwhelmingly approved a deal Tuesday with the Cowlitz Indian Tribe to develop land west of Interstate 5 near Exit 16.
The Cowlitz Tribe wants to develop approximately 150 acres east of the La Center exit. Although tribal leaders claim they have no plans for the property, the only conversation throughout the hearing Tuesday and another a week ago was about constructing a casino.
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