HomeMy WebLinkAbout062025 - Correspondence re: WIGA RECEIVED
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I N D I A N GAMING JEFFER COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS
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May 16, 2025
On behalf of the Washington Indian Gaming Association (WIGA), I am pleased to share with you this
summary of The Economic& Community Benefits of Tribes in Washington, an independent economic
analysis conducted by economist Jonathan Taylor.
This report provides an objective, data-driven look at the far-reaching economic and social contributions
of tribal governments throughout Washington.Taylor's findings affirm what tribal leaders already know,
tribal governments are not only major economic engines but also vital to improving the quality of life for
both Indian and non-Indian communities across Washington.
According to the report,tribal government revenues directly support a wide range of public services
including education, health care, housing, environmental restoration, infrastructure, firefighting, law
enforcement and charitable programs.
The report underscores the scale and significance of tribal economic activity in Washington, including:
• $7.4 billion in gross state product
• $3.9 billion in wages and benefits
• $1.5 billion in state and local tax revenues
• 29,421 Washingtonians directly employed by tribes (61% non-Indian)
• $1.9 billion in annual employee compensation
We encourage you to read the enclosed executive summary and invite you to view the full report online
at: www.washingtonindiangaming.org/issues/economic-impact/
If you have any questions or would like more information, please contact WIGA at (360) 352-3248 or
info@washingtonindiangaming.org.
Sincerely,
W. Ron Allen,
Chairman, Washington Indian Gaming Association
and Tribal Chairman/CEO,Jamestown S'Klallam Tribe
525 Pear Street S.E. • Olympia, WA 98501 • 360 352 3248