Majority
Support Buffalo Downtown Casino
As reported by the Buffalo News:
"A small majority of Buffalo's voters support
a new downtown casino even though an overwhelming
number feel left out of the decision-making,
according to a Buffalo News poll.
"The
survey of 400 voters also found sharp disagreement
over the casino's social and economic impact.
"About
55 percent of those surveyed by The News said
the casino will be good for the city. About
45 percent called it a bad idea.
"…Yet
the poll, conducted over a four-day period last
week, found widespread discontent over the public's
input into the casino decisions.
"Of
those surveyed, about 72 percent said city residents
have not had an adequate voice in deciding whether
to build a casino in Buffalo. About 28 percent
said the public did have enough input…"
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