The proposed casino site is expected to attract more than 1.8 million visitors per year, tribe officials said, and provide the hotel rooms needed to bring larger conventions to the Muskegon area. If she does not act or refuses to support, the project ends. The governor has until December 16 to either agree to support the casino project or ask the federal government for a one-time six-month extension, tribe officials said. They know this region needs the jobs, the revenues, and the benefits a Muskegon casino would bring.” “We are fortunate to have resounding support from community leaders, businesses, unions, and individuals throughout the county. “With the Governor’s sign-off, we can create 3,000 jobs and the initial work can begin in months,” said Larry Romanelli, Tribal Ogema of the Little River Band of Ottawa Indians. Gretchen Whitmer to sign off on the construction of a casino, a project that officials say could create thousands of jobs and attract even more visitors.Ī signature from the governor is the final step in the effort to build the tribe’s $180 million Muskegon Casino Project on the 86-acre site of the former Great Lake’s Downs Racetrack in Fruitport. MUSKEGON COUNTY, Mich., (WPBN/WGTU) - Community leaders are joining the Little River Band of Ottawa Indians in urging Gov.
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