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Brandon Mayor: Let People Decide About Casino

13 October 2005

BRANDON, Manitoba – As reported by the Brandon Sun: "The people should decide whether they want a casino in downtown Brandon but shouldn't weigh their choice on the fact it would be native-owned and operated, says Mayor Dave Burgess.

"…However, he said people should be asked to simply state their preference for a casino and not make the vote a referendum on race.

"…'We would have to have a plebiscite again. However, I didn't like the last one. If we have one again, fine, but it should be a clean-cut question … there should be no cause for stirring up the racial tension we had three years ago. It was unnecessary and I hope the provincial government doesn't do that again.'

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