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Keetoowah Band presents casino proposal to Garfield County commissioners, offers infrastructure commitments
Summary
Leaders of the Keetoowah Band of the Cherokee Tribe told Garfield County commissioners they are considering a 30-acre site north of Highways 412 and 132 for a casino that could house 10,000–20,000 sq. ft., up to 500 gaming machines, and an estimated 200–300 jobs; tribal leaders and commissioners conducted a site visit but no formal county decision was made.
Garfield County commissioners met April 2 with leaders of the Keetoowah Band of the Cherokee Tribe, who outlined plans for a proposed casino on land north of State Highway 412 and Highway 132.
Chief Joe Bunch and Assistant Chief Jeff Wacoche said the tribe has been looking at a location consisting of 30 acres, with an option to expand by another 110 acres, and described an initial casino building of approximately 10,000 to 20,000 square feet that could…
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