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Fort Smith Rezones To Allow For Casino Gambling16 August 2000FORT SMITH, ARKANSAS – Aug. 16, 2000 –As reported by The Associated Press: "City directors here have overridden the mayor and cleared the way for a casino to locate along the Arkansas River, pending a statewide vote on legalizing casino gambling. "The rezoning is in preparation for a proposed constitutional amendment that, if approved for the November ballot and passed by voters, would authorize casinos in Sebastian County and five other counties. "City directors voted Aug. 1 to rezone two riverfront tracts, one along Clayton Expressway and the second off Kelley Highway and Interstate 540, to allow for casino gambling. Mayor Ray Baker vetoed the item later that week. "…Directors repeatedly have said the rezoning does not reflect a desire for casino gambling. Many board members have stated opposition to the casino referendum. "…The amendment also would create the Arkansas Gaming Commission, which would set up and operate a state lottery and regulate charitable bingo." |