Ventura Counties's financial problems can be solved with two words: Indian Casino!

Ventura County could solve many of her problems in a very simple way. Authorize the building of a Chumash Indian Casino West Ventura County. A piece of land could be granted by the city or County to the Chumash with the understanding that this "reservation" be used for a casino, performance arts center and Native American interpretive museum. Ventura was once a Chumash village it is only fitting and proper that a few acres be deeded over to them.

Think of the jobs such a casino would create. The casino could earmark a percentage of their profits to tthecounty as well as the well being of the local Chumash tribal members.

Such a gambling establishment would make Ventura a destination for visitors from LA and points south filling our hotels and restaurants. The increase in wealth would offset traffic and crime. Those now going to Santa Ynez to gamble would stay in Ventura and gamble away their cash without wasting as much gas. There might be problems but, a Chumash Casino is worth an examination.