Sonoma County is set to receive an additional $5 million annually from the Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria under a revised deal tied to the tribe’s plans to expand its casino and hotel near Rohnert Park.
The changes, approved Tuesday by the Sonoma County Board of Supervisors, are geared to streamline the previous agreement linked to the Graton Resort and Casino and outline a total of $14.5 million in annual payments to offset impacts on public services provided by the county.
“We cannot dictate what tribes do on their land, (as) a sovereign nation,” said Supervisor David Rabbitt, whose south county district takes in the casino.
