MCK officially accepts referendum results

05/02/2012

The Mohawk Council of Kahnawà:ke would like to inform the community that it is has officially accepted the results of the referendum on the proposed Kahnawà: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 Ahríhron Delisle, Jr.  “As we have stated previously, we will abide by the will of the people.”

The Mohawk Council of Kahnawà: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.”