NewsJanuary 8, 2008
Jefferson City voters to reconsider casino boat ban
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) -- Capital city voters will decide whether to revoke a municipal ordinance banning casino boats. The Jefferson City Council has voted 6-4 to place the resolution on the April ballot. The move comes after public forums dominated by casino critics and more than a decade after voters approved the gambling ban. The prohibition was created after plans for a casino boat fell through...JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) -- Capital city voters will decide whether to revoke a municipal ordinance banning casino boats.
The Jefferson City Council has voted 6-4 to place the resolution on the April ballot.
The move comes after public forums dominated by casino critics and more than a decade after voters approved the gambling ban. The prohibition was created after plans for a casino boat fell through.
Receive Daily Headlines FREESign up today!
Council member Kevin Brown sponsored the resolution. He says he's not trying to lure a casino boat but wants to allow residents to decide if one can come.
Critics say gambling shouldn't be allowed into the city.
--—
Courtesy of KRCG-TV: www.krcg.com
Story Tags
Advertisement
Connect with the Southeast Missourian Newsroom:
For corrections to this story or other insights for the editor, click here. To submit a letter to the editor, click here. To learn about the Southeast Missourian’s AI Policy, click here.
Advertisement
Receive Daily Headlines FREESign up today!
