After years of uncertainty and setbacks, the Coquille Medford casino plan has been resurrected from the dead and is making headlines once again.
The Coquille Indian Tribe originally proposed building a casino in Medford over a decade ago, but faced numerous legal challenges and opposition from local residents and officials. The project seemed dead in the water, until recently when the tribe announced they were moving forward with plans to bring the casino to fruition.
The proposed casino would be located on a 2.42-acre parcel of land near the intersection of Poplar Drive and Crater Lake Highway. The tribe has secured the necessary permits and approvals from the city of Medford and believes that the casino will bring much-needed economic development to the area. The project is expected to create hundreds of jobs and generate millions of dollars in revenue for the tribe and the surrounding community.
“This is a game-changer for us,” said Tribal Chairman Brenda Meade. “We have been fighting for this for years and we are thrilled to finally see our dream become a reality.”
However, not everyone is pleased with the news. Some local residents have raised concerns about the potential for increased traffic and crime in the area, while others worry about the impact on existing businesses.
Despite the opposition, the tribe is moving forward with their plans and hopes to have the casino up and running within the next few years. They are currently in the process of selecting a developer to build the facility and are working on securing financing for the project.
The Coquille Medford casino plan may have come back from the dead, but its future is still uncertain. Only time will tell if the project will be a success or if it will once again face challenges that could derail it for good.
