State Rep. Orrall Seeks Mitigation for Casino Neighbors
Keiko Orrall for State Rep., flickr
State Representative Keiko Orrall is looking for some sort of compensation for communities that will be subjected to a nearby casino.
The Lakeville representative is firing off two letters to the Federal Bureau of Indian Affairs, voicing her concerns over mitigation for other Southeastern communities who will be faced with the reality of a proposed tribal casino in neighboring Taunton.
Orrall tells WBSM News mitigation language has never been established….
Representative Orrall will send her two letters Tuesday. In the meantime, Orrall has also signed onto an internet-based petition, opposing the Mashpee Wampanoag tribe’s agreement to operate a casino in Taunton.
During the Lakeville meeting of surrounding communities that Rep. Orral set up, Gambling Commission Chairman Steve Crosby, using the overstated revenue projections, assured the surrounding communities that they would receive $7 MILLION in 'mitigation.'
As you know, the State Police have stepped up weekend patrols in that area and arrested 90 DRUNK DRIVERS, plus issued numerous other tickets.
If the state lacks the regular funding to properly patrol the highways, how will surrounding communities grapple with DRUNKS after they have been plied with FREE ALCOHOL to continue Gambling?
How far does anyone believe $7 MILLION will go? That's before the increased crime caused by Gambling Addiction is considered.
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