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Connecticut Casino Opponents Aid Maine Allies21 August 2002YORK, Maine – As reported by the Associated Press: "Two elected municipal officials from the towns around Connecticut casinos will offer their experience to Maine opponents of casino gambling holding what's billed as a `war-room planning session.' "Mayor Wes Johnson of Ledyard, Conn., and Selectman Bob Congdon of Preston, Conn., are both scheduled to address casino opponents at the meeting in Saco tonight. "…Maine Indian tribes want to build a casino in southern Maine. Their proposal is expected to go before the Legislature next year, but voters in seven southern Maine communities have already said they don't want casino gambling in their towns, near their towns or in the state. "…Johnson said Monday he planned to discuss the impacts of casino gambling on public safety, quality of life, taxes, planning and zoning. He also plans to discuss the process through which Indian tribes seek federal recognition in order to operate casinos. "…In anticipation of a casino proposal in 2003, the Maine Legislature earlier this year created an 18-member commission to study the impacts of gambling in Maine. "…The study panel includes lawmakers, opponents and proponents of the casino proposal and representatives of law enforcement, business, civic and other groups…" |