Gambling on November's Ballot
"Should gambling in the form of
social card rooms be allowed in Tukwila?"
Vote NO on Advisory Measure No. 1,
November 8, 2011.
social card rooms be allowed in Tukwila?"
Vote NO on Advisory Measure No. 1,
November 8, 2011.
Costs of gambling exceed revenues
“An economy that includes casino gambling is worse off by $156 per capita compared to the same economy where casino gambling is prohibited.” (more)
Follow the Money
Click here for a list of the "families" who have contributed to the casinos' political committee. Compare that with our list of contributors. (Source: Public Disclosure Commission)
The Two Million Dollar Question
While the loss of almost $2 million annually is nothing to sneeze at, it is actually a very manageable problem with acceptable solutions. (more)
What the Casino Lobby Won't Tell You
Cities that permit social card rooms MUST allow them wherever food and beverages are served.
- This is the state law. There is no middle ground. Allowing one means allowing them all.
- The authority to regulate the location of casinos has not been clearly granted to cities, and likely will not be upheld in court. (more)
Vote on casinos is hot topic in Tukwila
In the Nov. 8 election, Tukwila residents must make a decision on what has become the talk of the town--whether to vote yes or no on Advisory Measure #1. This measure will determine whether or not card rooms and casinos will be allowed to stay open and operate in the city of Tukwila. (more)
The Truth about 450 "Family Wage" Jobs
The casino supporters allege that if social card rooms are banned, 450 "family wage" jobs will be lost. According to the City of Tukwila Finance Department, the actual number of full-time jobs for the three casinos still operating in Tukwila is 316, with an additional 98 which are part-time. The question as to whether these are "family wage" jobs is another matter to be considered. (more)
"Families" for a Better Tukwilla? (sic)
The casino lobby has now registered a political committee with the Public Disclosure Commission - "Families for a Better Tukwilla."
Evidently these “families” don’t even know how to spell the name of their own home town. (more)
Evidently these “families” don’t even know how to spell the name of their own home town. (more)
Vote NO on Advisory Measure No. 1
"Should gambling
in the form
of social card rooms
be allowed in Tukwila?"
in the form
of social card rooms
be allowed in Tukwila?"
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