Office of the Mayor - Tohono O’odham Nation’s Application to Create an Indian Reservation

On April 7th, 2009, the Glendale City Council adopted a resolution (pdf) opposing the Tohono O’odham Nation’s Trust Application with the Department of Interior.  It is the city’s position that the Tribe’s application is poor public policy; violates governmental rights, privileges, and authority of the state of Arizona, the county of Maricopa and the city of Glendale; and is contrary to the best interests of the citizens of Arizona, Maricopa County and Glendale. Click Here to learn more about the city’s opposition to this proposed Indian Reservation within Glendale’s municipal boundaries. 

Articles, Press Releases, Editorials and Videos

• Tohono O’odham needs to keep its word (pdf)
  January 12, 2012
  By Glendale Councilmember, Yvonne Knaack
  
  

• We must keep pledge to Arizona on gaming - USATODAY.com (pdf)
  December 5, 2011
  By Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community President, Diane Enos and Gila River Indian Community Governor William Rhodes
  
  

• Tribe's job claims don't match reality (pdf)
  November 17, 2011
  By Glendale Councilmember Manny Martinez
  
  
• Arizona’s Espresso Pundit Columns
  
  

  Glendale Casino in Trouble (pdf)
  December 28, 2011
  
  Better Late than Never (pdf)
  December 7, 2011
  
  Resolved: The AZ Legislature can Prohibit the Glendale Casino (pdf)
  December 1, 2011
  
  Another Big Local Story Missed...and Wrong (pdf)
  November 30, 2011
  
  

• The Impact of a Proposed Indian Reservation in Glendale
  Television viewers can watch Glendale 11 TV to hear local, state, national and Native American leaders discuss their opposition to a proposed Indian reservation by the Tohono O’odham Indian Tribe. Press Release (pdf) | Watch Video
  
  
• US Congressman Franks’ Press Conference Watch Video