A report by staff, scheduled for consideration next week by theSan Diego County Board of Supervisors, warns that the county mighthave to fork over up to $470 million for new roadways toaccommodate the crush of tourists and gamblers.

About the only thing that wouldn¹t be negatively impacted is theeconomy: the resorts are expected to create thousands of new jobs,millions in tax revenue and generate more business for surroundingenterprises.

A dozen local Indian tribes are planning to either expand orbuild new casinos in the county over the next two years. By far,San Diego County has the largest number of new Indian casinoprojects in the state.

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