Prop
48

Indian Gaming Compacts. Referendum.

Summary

Put on the Ballot by Petition Signatures

A "Yes" vote approves, and a "No" vote rejects, tribal gaming compacts between the state and the North Fork Rancheria of Mono Indians and the Wiyot Tribe. Fiscal Impact: One-time payments ($16 million to $35 million) and for 20 years annual payments ($10 million) from Indian tribes to state and local governments to address costs related to the operation of a new casino.

What Your Vote Means

YES A YES vote on this measure means: The state's compacts with the North Fork Rancheria of Mono Indians and the Wiyot Tribe would go into effect. As a result, North Fork would be able to construct and operate a new casino in Madera County and would be required to make various payments to state and local governments, Wiyot, and other tribes.

NO A NO vote on this measure means: The state's compacts with North Fork and Wiyot would not go into effect. As a result, neither tribe could begin gaming unless new compacts were approved by the state and federal governments.

Arguments

PRO Supported by GOVERNOR JERRY BROWN, a YES vote on 48 will create THOUSANDS OF JOBS, generate ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITIES in one of the state's poorest regions, retain LOCAL CONTROL of a strongly-supported project, provide REVENUE TO STATE and LOCAL GOVERNMENTS, promote tribal self-sufficiency, and avoid development in environmentally sensitive regions.

CON Opens floodgate for off-reservation gaming. Bad deal for California. Breaks promise that Indian casinos would be on original tribal land. Authorizes massive off-reservation casino bringing more crime and pollution to Central Valley. No new money to the state general fund or schools. Vote NO on Prop. 48.

For Additional Information

For
Gary Gilbert, Former
Chairman, Madera County
Board of Supervisors
Vote Yes 48 Campaign
P.O. Box 155
Oakhurst, CA 93644
(559) 877-2740
VoteYes48@gmail.com
www.VoteYes48.com
Against
No on Prop. 48—Keep
Vegas-Style Casinos Out of
Neighborhoods
www.stopreservationshopping.com