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Wichita chamber to oppose casino26 July 2007WICHITA -- As reported by the Wichita Eagle: "The Wichita Metro Chamber of Commerce said Wednesday that it will oppose next month's vote on casino gambling in Sedgwick County, despite a survey of its members that showed more support for remaining neutral or supporting the issue. "The decision came Wednesday afternoon following a meeting of the chamber's 44-member board of directors. "Chamber officials said 60 percent of directors voted for the chamber to oppose a referendum next month on gambling in the county. "Voters will decide Aug. 7 whether to have a casino in the county and whether Wichita Greyhound Park can have slot machines. "In a survey of its members earlier this month -- in which 31 percent of 1,773 members responded -- more than a third said the chamber should be neutral on the casino issue, while another third said it should support a casino. "...But chamber officials said the group's decision was based on a number of factors, not just the survey..." |