Romulus Casino Still Under Discussion

Casinos in Romulus will move back to the front burner, and what’s happening in the auto industry and in the state economy means that it’s not a moment too soon, city officials said Tuesday.

Mayor Alan Lambert and other key city employees will meet with the members of the Sioux Indians, who hoped to build a casino in the city until Congress nixed the plan. Also, a partner with the Hannahville Tribe has contacted the city to possibly move forward on a deal that would not require congressional approval.

The big question for the tribes – and the city – is “How do we proceed?”

“We’re meeting next week with the Sioux Tribe, and I received a call from a partner in the Hannahville Tribe, and we’re excited about these meetings,” Lambert said. “With everything that’s going on right now, we’re not just going to give up.”

Gaming halls were part of a plan to revitalize the city employment picture, and make Romulus an entertainment destination for western Wayne County.

For the complete story, please see Molly Tippen, Romulus casinos are still a possibility, The Journal Newspapers, November 19, 2008.