She does not believe casinos are a bad thing and she is thinking positively about the development and job opportunities for her neighbors. 'I mean, why? You can get your mileage elsewhere.
it might be a good idea just to cut that short,' Poole said. 'I did feel like, you know, something in my gut was telling me. Poole said she has changed her morning walking and running route since the latest Gila River Indian Community Casino began work. 'It's a little intimidating and there's a lot going on,' Poole said about the casino construction near Hunt Highway and Gilbert Road. Somehow, ABC15 was able to catch up to her and get Poole to stop that step count for just a moment. 'And then, I head back out and just kind of last however long I can.' 'I usually take my dog out for about a mile and then I'll drop her back off at the house,' she explained. However, a casino is under construction there and it is dealing the community a wild card.Įvery morning, Aimee Poole is on the move. They hope to find ways to advance safety for commuters, including pedestrians and cyclists. CHANDLER, AZ - It is a stretch of East Valley road where too many drivers are pushing the speed limit and taking risks.Ĭhandler city officials tell ABC15 that Hunt Highway between Cooper Road and Val Vista Drive is set to be studied due to the higher speeds they have seen.
