Swinerton, a San Francisco, Calif.-based construction company with offices in Bellevue, is the main contractor for the overall project, but Allen said he hopes to use as many local sub-contractors and services as possible. While some tribe employees live in Port Angeles and Jefferson County, Allen said, “our employees don’t want to drive a long ways.” “We’re very aware of what’s available in Sequim (in terms of housing),” Allen said, so Jamestown S’Klallam officials are looking at options for affordable housing. The expansion should increase the casino staff of about 450 to about 550, Ron Allen said.
