The Passamaquoddy Tribe of Maine says voters should approve two racinos in order to generate jobs and economic development.
The Passamaquoddy Tribe at Pleasant Point and the Passamaquoddy Tribe at Indian Township will operate a racetrack in Washington County with 600 slot machines if voters say yes on November 8.
Tribal leaders cited high unemployment rates on their reservations.
“We can change our lifestyles by taking control of our destiny. A ‘no’ vote would mean another setback for our county. A ‘yes’ vote would mean that together, we can all move forward," Pleasant Point Gov. Reubin Clayton Cleaves said a press conference, The Bangor Daily News reported.
Question 2 also authorizes a non-Indian facility in the city of Biddeford, whose developers are bankrolling
the Putting Maine To
Work initiative.
Get the Story:
Yes on 2 campaign touts Calais as a unique, ripe location for racino
(The Bangor Daily News 10/14)
Racino Supporters Ask Voters to Say Yes
(WABI-TV 10/13)
Related Stories:
Leaders of Passamaquoddy Tribe pushing
for casino measure (10/13)
Passamaquoddy Tribe
asks state voters again to approve casino (9/20)
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Passamaquoddy Tribe makes case to state voters for gaming
Friday, October 14, 2011
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