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Voters Split, Confused Over Casino Question

MONROE, Ohio – As reported by the Cincinnati Enquirer: "The November ballot poses a pretty straightforward question for this city's voters: Shall the city manager sign an agreement with the Eastern Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma?

"But confusion and debate are swirling around Issue 11 in Butler County, which appears as Issue 19 in Warren County.

"City officials contend that passage of the issue is vital to protecting the city's interests if the tribe establishes a casino and resort here.

"The agreement would ensure that the city shares in the casino's net revenue; Monroe would receive money to cover costs of providing additional roads, traffic and safety services for the development.

"In contrast, some church leaders - who supported petition drives that put the agreement on the ballot - think that a 'yes' on the issue would serve as tacit approval of casino gambling, which they oppose on moral grounds.

"…The proposed $250 million, Wild Creek resort complex would straddle both counties, along Interstate 75 south of Ohio 63. It would cover almost 800 acres and would include a hotel, restaurants, recreation areas, entertainment facilities, shops and the casino…"

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