This compendium of relevant posts was compiled to help set context and detail scheming, conflicts, etc. behind Ilitch/Malik backed casino plans for the Bay Mills tribe over the last decade:
Background
- Where in the world is "Charlotte Beach?"
- DISCOVERY: Historic Plat Maps for Charlotte Beach subdivision on Michigan's Upper Peninsula
- TIMELINE: Port Huron Casino
- Port Huron Columnist provides measured Q&A on Bay Mills casino circumstances
- Saginaw Chippewa tribe and others oppose off-reservation casinos in Port Huron & Romulus
Developer/Casino Interests not Indian’s driving casino scheme
- Michael Malik at epicenter; manufacturing behind the scenes drama in Michigan’s remote Charlotte Beach subdivision.
- Bay Mills renews casino contract with Mike Malik through 2010
- Bay Mills tribe modifies casino agreement with Blue Water Resorts LLC
- Detroit Free Press exposes Malik/Ilitch casino enterprises
- Four Charlotte Beach parcels purchased by Michael Malik or his associates since 2002
- Charlotte Beach real estate transactions involving Michael Malik haven't been impacted by any so-called "cloud" over title
- Developer's been chasing Tribe's off-reservation casino schemes for more than 15 years
- Why would attorney for Tribe's Port Huron casino developer be acquiring property up north in Charlotte Beach?
- Senators told Attorney proposed exploiting Charlotte Beach land claim not tribe
- Was it a law firm that first proposed Charlotte Beach land claims idea?
- Is the Bay Mills Tribe using Charlotte Beach land claims solely to leverage developer's off-reservation casino plans?
- Port Huron casino promoter fined for breaking California's political reform laws; denied a casino license in Michigan
Courts Denied Land Claims
- Courts Denied Bay Mills Indian Community's Charlotte Beach Land Claims
- Michigan Courts tossed out Bay Mills tribe's land claims to Charlotte Beach subdivision
- Federal Courts tossed out the Bay Mills Indians' Charlotte Beach land claims
- Bay Mills Indian Community v. Western United Life Assurance Co.; Federal court rejects Charlotte Beach land claims
- Bay Mills tribe's 'false land claim' in Charlotte Beach
- Bay Mills Indian Community is located 350+ miles from Port Huron, MI
Road to Port Huron
- Plans were to establish an Indian Reservation in Foxtown
- Boldrey, McLellan, the Dykema Gossett law firm and their connection to John Engler and the Bay Mills Indian Community
- Aide negotiated '11th Hour' Port Huron casino deal for Gov. Engler; then joined private practice, retained by those who got the deal
- Voters & local officials questioned Gov. Engler's flip-flop on casino policy and the Port Huron casino deal he signed on his way out the door
- In Governor John Engler's opinion, "Michigan has enough casinos"
- Signficant set backs for Detroit casino syndicators Mike Malik & Marian Ilitch in 2007
- Time for an updated advisory vote on Port Huron casino schemes?
- Boldrey apparently obtained a conflict-of-interest waiver from Governor Granholm allowing him to represent casino promoter
- Port Huron casino fight turns fierce, ugly
- The back story on the Port Huron casino proposal
Congressional goings on
- House Natural Resources Committee hearing scheduled Feb. 6 for two Michigan casino schemes
- Rahall pulls off-reservation casino bills from agenda for today's Natural Resources Committee hearing
- Speaker Pelosi asks that Port Huron casino bill be pulled
- Former partners Mike Malik and Tom Celani tied to tribes pushing off-reservation casino proposals in Congress next week
- Seven attempts by tribe's backers to win congressional approval for off-reservation casino using IGRA loophole
- Bay Mills' Charlotte Beach land claims dispute stalled, still needs Act of Congress
- Rep. Stupak again introduces bill for off-reservation casino; developer's 7th attempt at Port Huron casino scheme approvals
- Tribe hoped language slipped into 2004 Transportation Bill would grant approvals for Port Huron casino
- UPDATED: Tribal leader admits lobbyists were trying to sneak casino plans through Congress without alerting opposition
- DOI Assistant Secretary testified against Bay Mills land claims settlement before Senate Committee
- Tom Shields was spreading rumors about Sen. Harry Reid; now his team blames Reid
- Jeff Parker, Bay Mills' plastics ventures rumored to be subject of FBI investigation
- Compendium of posts regarding Bay Mills Indian Community's plastics ventures
- Sen. Reid says Bay Mills casino sets a very "dangerous" precedent
Political Ca$h and Lobbying Fee$
- Michael Malik and the Ilitch family have contributed more than $533,000 to "supporters" of the Port Huron casino proposal
- Ilitch Family, associate increased political campaign contributions 2000% in four year quest to expand their gambling empire
- $933,000 in Political Contributions
- $3,530,000 in Lobbying Fees
- Do these people really believe Marian Ilitch is a "homemaker" or are they playing along with the game?
- Foes of the Port Huron Casino?
- Granholm backs Port Huron casino; congressional hearing set for Feb. 6
Debbie Stabenow
- Publicist shines spotlight on Senator Stabenow & Rep. Miller after his clients invested $200,000 in their campaigns
- Sen. Stabenow restates her support for third Bay Mills casino, after Ilitch Family contributes $114,000 toward her re-election
- Dykema Gossett PLLC (Ilitch law firm) third largest contributor to Senator Stabenow’s re-election committee.
- UPDATE: More money (post election) to Sen. Stabenow brings total to $117,200 from Malik & the Ilitch Family
Candice Miller
- Rep. Candice Miller introduced HR 813 on February 13, 2003 to approve settlement of unsubstantiated land claims and a casino for Port Huron
- Bay Mills Indian Casino backers behind first fundraiser for Rep. Candice Miller
- GOP Congresswoman received at least $74,000 in bundled funds from Ilitch Family sources after introducing bill for syndicator-backed Indian casino
- "Candice Miller for Congress" failed to provide appropriate donor records for near-anonymous casino related contributions
- Michigan’s Political Ménage à Trois
- PR firm for Ilitch Holdings & Casinos loaned to Rep. Candice Miller’s re-election campaigns
- UPDATED: Donor's alleged mistress also gave $10,000 to two of his favorite candidates -- Rep. Candice Miller & Sen. Debbie Stabenow
- Ilitch administrative aide gives $5000 to Rep. Candice Miller
- The ties that bind Rep. Candice Miller to Mike & Marian Ilitch and their associated casino syndicator Michael Malik
- Mike & Marian Ilitch help Rep. Candice Miller by hosting Giuliani fundraiser at Detroit Tigers game
Carl Levin
- Port Huron Casino backers help raise nearly $100,000 for Sen. Carl Levin
- Sen. Levin announces support for Port Huron off-reservation casino in letter to city's Mayor
- Sen. Levin's decision to publicly support a Port Huron Casino is financially motivated
- UPDATE: Malik & Ilitch Family attempting to romance Senator Carl Levin up their anti doling out $18,400 on one day
- Casino backers deny thousands in contributions intended to influence U.S. Senator
- Why did Sen. Carl Levin's political committee return $4,600 from Mike Ilitch?
Harry Reid
- Ilitch Team's political contributions & influence helped Nevada's Sen. Harry Reid become Majority Leader
- Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid reportedly drops opposition to "off-reservation" casino
- Reid's previous position on third Bay Mills Casino plan for Port Huron
Michigan Resource Links - Gaming, Ilitch, MotorCity Casino, Mike Malik, Bay Mills Tribe
originally posted 8.04.07
updated 8.08.07; 8.18.07; 2.01.08
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