Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community gives portion of gaming proceeds to Tempe Arizona
Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community gives portion of gaming proceeds to Tempe Arizona
Contact: Amber Wakeman
Governmental Relations Director
Telephone: 480/350-8824
Indian community gives portion of gaming proceeds to Tempe
TEMPE, Ariz. - The Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community will give a
portion of its annual gaming proceeds to the City of Tempe. The contribution
is in the amount of $250,000. This contribution will be used for historical
archaeological projects. Further, $105,085 will be distributed thru Tempe to
the Center for Habilitation to support its various programs. Center for
Habilitation programs that will benefit include the K.I.D.S. Program, job
training, stable housing, specialized transportation and the Touching 900
Lives Campaign.
Due to Proposition 202 that was passed by voters in November of 2002, Indian
tribes are required to distribute 12 percent of their gaming proceeds to
cities, towns and counties for government services that benefit the general
public. This includes public safety, mitigation of gaming impacts and
promotion of commerce and economic development.
"We're grateful to the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community for making
it possible for us to explore our area's history and Tempe's connection to
the Native American communities," said Mayor Hugh Hallman.
Contact: Amber Wakeman
Governmental Relations Director
Telephone: 480/350-8824
Indian community gives portion of gaming proceeds to Tempe
TEMPE, Ariz. - The Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community will give a
portion of its annual gaming proceeds to the City of Tempe. The contribution
is in the amount of $250,000. This contribution will be used for historical
archaeological projects. Further, $105,085 will be distributed thru Tempe to
the Center for Habilitation to support its various programs. Center for
Habilitation programs that will benefit include the K.I.D.S. Program, job
training, stable housing, specialized transportation and the Touching 900
Lives Campaign.
Due to Proposition 202 that was passed by voters in November of 2002, Indian
tribes are required to distribute 12 percent of their gaming proceeds to
cities, towns and counties for government services that benefit the general
public. This includes public safety, mitigation of gaming impacts and
promotion of commerce and economic development.
"We're grateful to the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community for making
it possible for us to explore our area's history and Tempe's connection to
the Native American communities," said Mayor Hugh Hallman.
