The 40 or so people who gathered Wednesday to discuss alternatives to the Indian casino development plan at Point Molate appeared to have more frustrations so far than new ideas.
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July 21, 2010 – 4:20 am
Richmond residents applauded a plan that will allow voters to say whether they approve a proposed plan to build an Indian casino at Point Molate this November, although the vote won’t be legally binding.
Opponents raise doubts over Point Molate casino mailer
June 17, 2010 – 11:00 am
A brochure titled “The battle for the bay” turned up in the mailboxes of Richmond residents. Among other information, it states that the Point Molate casino project would create 12,000 jobs. Opponents of the building of a casino contest this number.
Richmond’s Green Party mayor: Still feeling like the underdog
June 11, 2010 – 5:00 am
Four years after her upset win vaulted Gayle McLaughlin to the pinnacle of local politics and into the national spotlight, the now more seasoned Green Party mayor says she still has what it takes to hold the reins of power.
Latino laborers show support for Point Molate project
May 20, 2010 – 10:06 am
Most Latino attendees during the last Richmond Council meeting were there to show support to the Point Molate project. They hope the building of the casino resort will bring them jobs.
Council approves another Point Molate extension
May 19, 2010 – 12:08 am
City Council voted 4-2 Tuesday to grant a developer yet another extension to file an updated proposal for the controversial hotel and casino plan. The plan is now due July 20, but meanwhile, the issue is causing a schism in a city prioritizing between jobs, morality and the environment.
‘A profound impact’
May 9, 2010 – 10:15 pm
“The proposed casino project at Point Molate will have a profound impact on the landscape. The Point is not necessarily beautiful or majestic; relics of its past lay rusting and falling apart. Gates and fences restrict access.”
Prospective Point Molate builders secure fresh extension
March 7, 2010 – 6:00 am
The developers of a possible casino project on waterfront property in the city succeeded in securing another extension to get their plans in order.
Council likely moving forward on alcohol fee, Point Molate still up in the air
January 6, 2010 – 7:58 am
The Point Molate development and a proposed fee for alcohol vendors were discussed at the first city council meeting of 2010, prompting lively debate.
Councilman Butt visits Berkeley, sounds off on issues
December 14, 2009 – 6:01 am
Four-term City Councilman Tom Butt took on a range of key local issues during a 90-minute roundtable interview with Richmond Confidential staff and professors Dec. 9. The interview was held at the UC Berkeley Graduate School of Journalism.