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Park City Mayor Disappointed with Meeting

PARK CITY, Kansas – As reported by the Wichita Business Journal: "Park City Mayor Dee Stuart says she "didn't get anywhere" with her appeals for casino support Tuesday and Wednesday to Wichita and Sedgwick County officials.

"Stuart's Tuesday visit to the Wichita City Council drew no response, she says, while Sedgwick County commissioners called her Wednesday appearance there "cordial."

"The city meeting ended with both Stuart and council members frustrated.

"Stuart was less critical of county commissioners, who listened carefully, she says.

"…Stuart sought city and county support for the Foxwoods casino proposal in Park City. The Iowa Tribe's project would bring 2,500 jobs to the area, she says, but is hung up on a variety of hurdles.

"One is the free market, according to Wichita City Council member Jim Skelton. The other is the will of Sedgwick County voters, says Dave Unruh, county commission chairman…"

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