P. O. Box 1899 Quechan Tribal Council: I recognize and respect your sovereignty of government and I know that you are a duly elected member of the Quechan Tribal Government. My intention is not to tell you how to run your government. However, I wish to provide you with my concerns over an issue that is currently before the Quechan people. Pilot Knob is a known site for ancient artifacts. Some of these may be as much as 10,000 years old. We know that the whole Yuma area is of historical significance with Pilot Knob of particular importance because of the artifacts found there. To place a casino so close to such a significant site is of great concern to me. The added vehicle traffic and the influx of people is a concern. The area west of Pilot Knob has already been impacted by visitors staying at the trailer park. A casino will only attract more people and more damage to your historical record and cultural heritage. I am asking that you consider seriously the cultural and traditional value of this site, before you make your decision. I am asking you to build the casino at another location. Thank you.
Sincerely,
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