Citing Concerns Over Economic Impact & Transparency, Buena Vista Leadership Joins New Jersey Casino Expansion Opposition
Newark, NJ – Today, Buena Vista Mayor Chuck Chiarello and the entire township committee came together to endorse Trenton’s Bad Bet and oppose the expansion of casino gaming into North Jersey.
“As a mayor, I know that openness and transparency are necessary requirements for those in government,” said Mayor Chiarello. “Unfortunately, proponents of casino expansion have been everything but transparent.”
The referendum for the expansion of gaming in New Jersey was proposed with few details, calling into question the level of transparency the state electorate could anticipate from the deal. In spite of multiple polling surveys indicating that residents are opposed, with 70 percent of likely voters against the referendum in the latest Fairleigh Dickinson University poll, Trenton politicians seem to be forging forward, attending private meetings with would-be developers and participating on panel discussions with special interest groups.
“We have been left in the dark about important details to the proposed expansion, which we know would lead to an increase in home foreclosures and unemployment,” said Mayor Chiarello. “All across the state, towns like Buena Vista would be forced to face the consequences, while only a small group of well-connected, special interests in North Jersey would benefit.”
The mayor’s comments were supported by the entire township committee including Committeemen John Armato, John Williams, Steve Martinelli, and Deputy Mayor Teresa Kelly.
Mayor Chiarello concluded, “Our decision could not be easier – we are voting no on Question One.”
For more information about the Trenton’s Bad Bet, or to follow the group’s social channels, make donations, and find other opportunities to get involved, visit the group’s web site: www.TrentonsBadBet.org
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About Trenton’s Bad Bet:
Trenton’s Bad Bet is a diverse collection of concerned New Jersey community leaders, unions, businesses and residents that will work to oppose the New Jersey Casino Referendum that seeks to expand gaming into North Jersey.
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