Since 2002, Barwest LLC has developed and bankrolled plans to relocate an off-reservation tribal casino in Barstow, CA. In 2004 they agreed to partner with the Big Lagoon Rancheria Indians; the tribe's reservation is located on the northern coastline in Humboldt County more than 700 miles away from Barstow, CA.
Detroit based Barwest LLC's principals are Mrs. Marian Ilitch (along with her husband Mike Ilitch founded Little Caesars Pizza and also own the Detroit Red Wings, Detroit Tigers, MotorCity Casino and a host of other sports, entertainment and dining ventures) and a developer turned casino syndicator Michael J. Malik, Sr. The pair are also bankrolling off-reservation casino plans in Port Huron, MI and Hampton Bays, NY. Previously they backed and won approvals for Indian Casinos at the Bay Mills Indian Community and in Manistee, MI.
Feliz has not registered as a lobbyist in Sacramento or Washington D.C.; nor is there any public record to indicate his involvement with the Big Lagoon/Barwest effort. To date, he's attempted to fly under the radar; although, the documents TVT now has reveal Feliz is considered alongside the principals, partners and lawyers for Barwest LLC and its Native American partners.
In 2006, affiliates controlled by Michael Malik hired Feliz's son Daniel X. Feliz, to lobby in D.C. for their interests. Daniel "Dan" Feliz, an inexperienced rookie Capitol Hill lobbyist, represents clients including Blue Water Resorts, MJM Enterprises and the Shinnecock Indian Nation attempting to influence the outcome of Native American and Indian casino matters.
You may also want to review these posts:
- Doolittle committee disclosure falsely reported young rookie lobbyist, son of a Doolittle political operative, as “retired”
- Rep. John Doolittle's longtime political operative maneuvering behind the scenes of Barstow casino project
- Veteran GOP operative steps in to helm Rep. Doolittle's staff
- You can tell a lot about a Capitol Hill lobbyist by the company they keep
- Alcalde is latest controversial player on the Ilitch/Malik DC Team
- Team Ilitch directed $40,000 to RICH Political Action Committee
- Detroit-based Barwest LLC fined $6,500 for violating CA Political Reform Act
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