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Maine Chamber of Commerce Funding Casino Study2 July 2003SANFORD, Maine -- The local chamber of commerce has agreed to spend up to $10,000 to fund a citizens committee studying the impact of a proposed $650 million Indian casino resort across from Sanford Regional Airport. The 10-member Citizens Casino Advisory Task Force was appointed by Sanford selectmen last week but was not given funding. The Sanford-Springvale Chamber of Commerce and Economic Development concluded the task force needed money, even though the chamber is neutral on the casino proposal, said President Richard Stanley. "The board of directors felt the citizens committee will need funding to accomplish what they need to do in a short period of time," he said. Selectman Gary Morse said officials had not funded the task force because they didn't know if it is legal for the town to finance a citizens committee. He said selectmen are investigating whether they can assess an impact fee on the casino developers. |