MCK officially accepts referendum results

05/02/2012

The Mohawk Council of Kahnaw�:ke would like to inform the community that it is has officially accepted the results of the referendum on the proposed Kahnaw�:ke Casino Project held on Saturday, April 28th.

A total of 1,697 votes were cast. The final result was 846 voting against the proposal, with 822 voting for (50.7% to 49.3%). There were 29 spoiled ballots.

�The issue is now closed,� said Grand Chief Michael Ahr�hron Delisle, Jr.  �As we have stated previously, we will abide by the will of the people.�

The Mohawk Council of Kahnaw�:ke would also like to acknowledge the high participation rate in this referendum. 

�We�d also like to thank the casino project team, who performed with great dedication and integrity,� Chief Delisle added.  �We also appreciate the hard work of Michael Sky and his team and thank them for a job well done.�