Citizens Against Casino Gaming seek records

Citizens Against Casino Gaming seek records on Springfield consultant contract and costs

Published: Friday, September 21, 2012

By Peter Goonan, The Republican

Michael T. Kogut

SPRINGFIELD – Michael T. Kogut, chairman of Citizens Against Casino Gaming, announced on Friday that he has submitted a request for public records from the city, detailing its contract and all costs related to the hire of a casino consultant.

Kogut, in a letter to the Law Department, asked for a copy of the contract with the consultant, Shefsky & Froelich, of Chicago, and for all invoices and charges which the city has paid to date.

“Springfield taxpayers are entitled to know exactly how much is being paid to this out-of-state consultant with admitted ties to the casino industry for consultation for the purpose of bringing casino gambling to Springfield,” Kogut said.

The story will be updated

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