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Pittsburgh Officials Second-Guessing Slot Decision

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania – As reported by the Pittsburgh Post: "Some officials in Gateway and Charleroi school districts are having second thoughts about whether they did the right thing in agreeing to participate in a new property-tax reduction program funded by slot machine revenue.

"They are two of only four school districts statewide that have signed on so far.

"If districts want to receive some of the gambling money to help offset property tax decreases, they must opt in by May 30.

"Many are holding information sessions, and some have hired professionals -- at costs ranging from less than $1,000 to more than $12,000 -- to help them sort through the issues.

"…The PSBA last week released a survey answered by about half of the state's school districts. About a third are considering opting in, about a third likely will not and about a third are undecided.

"Gateway board member Cindy Lucas said that she and a couple of other board members have concerns…"

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