Mid Coast Times

Currently, the Confederated Tribe of the Siletz Indians has $248 million in unmet needs in Tribal programs, including approximately $207.5 million in capital need and $40.5 million in annual need. We intend to use gaming income from the proposed Salem casino to provide much-needed programs for our Tribal members, including supporting Tribal elders, establishing a full-service Tribal law enforcement agency and creating a natural resources division along with strengthening several current Tribal programs. 

We expect the casino to generate $185 million in annual revenue in the first year of operation, growing to $231 million by the third year. Twenty-five percent of this revenue will be reinvested into community improvements and programs for Siletz Tribal members. Eventually, we hope revenue from the proposed casino project will reduce the Tribe’s reliance on federal grant money to further strengthen its self-governance.As we move toward federal and state approval of our second entertainment property, we hope the community will consider the hardships faced by our Tribal members due to adverse federal Indian policies. The revenue from this project will not only support local communities, but will improve the lives of our Tribal membership as well. 

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