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New Pittsburgh task force formed

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania – As reported by the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: "The Pittsburgh Gaming Task Force is gone, but another one will be taking its place to help ensure that the proposed Majestic Star casino in Chateau will be a quality development and a good neighbor.

"Pittsburgh Mayor Luke Ravenstahl and Allegheny County Chief Executive Dan Onorato yesterday announced the formation of the Gaming Implementation Task Force. They will serve as its co-chairs.

"In all, the task force will boast some 39 members, including state, county and city politicians, adjacent property owners, and representatives of North Side community organizations, county and city law enforcement agencies, and civic and business groups. PITG Gaming LLC, the winner of the state-issued license for the Pittsburgh casino, also will be represented.

"…The Allegheny West Civic Council, the Manchester Citizens Corp., and the Northside Leadership Conference, representing North Side neighborhoods that conceivably could be impacted by the casino, also will have seats…"

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