The tribes’ witnesses spoke to those costs.
While there are no homes in the village - only stores and the Tulalip Resort Casino - the tribes view it as a city that requires a full array of services, including public safety, public works and a building department. Major tenants on its 2,100 acres include Seattle Premium Outlets, Cabela’s and Walmart. The federal government in 2001 recognized the village as a political subdivision of Tulalip tribal government. The legal action also targets personal property taxes at Quil Ceda Village as well as the state’s Business & Occupation tax. Department of Justice intervened to support the tribes’ case.
