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La Center council again rejects casino talks
Officials, residents urge negotiations with Cowlitz Indian Tribe

Wednesday, June 10 | 11:19 p.m.

BY JEFFREY MIZE
COLUMBIAN STAFF WRITER
http://www.columbian.com/article/20090611/NEWS02/706119941/La+Center+council+again+rejects+casino+talks

LA CENTER — Despite pressure from Mayor Jim Irish's staff and city residents, three city council members remained firm Wednesday on not wanting to talk about a casino deal with the Cowlitz Indian Tribe.

Council members Bob Smith, Linda Tracy and Troy Van Dinter voted not to negotiate with the tribe, with council members Bill Birdwell and Mike Nolan favoring talking with the tribe.
 

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