Ignoring the history of a Tribe that doesn't respect their agreements, will never get land-into-trust for numerous reasons, has no historical ties to Taunton, blinded Taunton voters ignored the facts and supported the Fairy Tale presented to them. Pity so many were so easily blinded!
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Voters in Mass. city say 'yes' to tribal casino
The Associated Press
June 9, 2012
TAUNTON, Mass.
But opponents worried the project will bring traffic headaches and increased crime to the city of about 55,000. They contended that backers overstated the economic benefits of casino gambling. One major concern is the location of the proposed casino in the East Taunton neighborhood, close to three schools and sensitive environmental areas, said Tony LaCourse, chairman of the anti-casino group Preserve Taunton's Future.
After the vote, LaCourse said he and others individually will continue to push for the interests of the city and to ensure that any downside to the project will be mitigated. He said the group raised about $1,500 and will donate any left over money to the local schools.
"We knew that this was going to be a tough fight," he said. But considering it was a volunteer effort outfunded by project proponents, he said: "I'm proud of our team. We represented our community as best we could."
Casino proponents heavily outspent the opposition in the weeks leading up to the vote.
Together for Taunton reported campaign expenditures of $300,000 between March 16 and May 22, according to the city clerk's office. Preserve Taunton's Future formed in mid-May and reported spending only $730 through the end of the month.
http://www.businessweek.com/ap/2012-06/D9VA0TV03.htm
Voters in Taunton say ‘yes’ to tribal casino
Voters in Saturday’s referendum voted 7,693 to 4,571 in favor of having a casino in their southeastern Massachusetts community, according to the Taunton clerk’s office.
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