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Basile Calls on Massachusetts Gaming Commission to Delay Awarding Casino
Licenses Until Voters Have Their Say
(East Boston, MA) - Democratic
State Rep. Carlo Basile released the following statement today after the Supreme
Judicial Court ruled that a question on repealing casino gaming in Massachusetts
will be on the ballot this fall:
"I applaud the Supreme Judicial
Court for allowing the people to vote on this important issue. Last fall, the
people of East Boston voted against allowing a casino in our backyards and I
respect that decision. In November, our neighbors will head to the ballot box to
decide whether casinos should be allowed anywhere in the Commonwealth.
"I call upon the Gaming Commission to delay awarding licenses to any casinos
until voters have had their say. We need to have stability in our communities as
we deal with these important decisions.
"As we move toward November, let's work together to make sure the discussion
about repealing casinos is thoughtful, inclusive and neighborly. My job is to
represent all of the people of East Boston and to help those in need as I have
always done. I will work to continue to bring home our fair share of resources
from the Commonwealth and maintain our vision to keep East Boston moving
forward."
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