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Chicago Casino at The Center of Governor Debate
Chicago is continuing to do things
they don't do on Broadway. Republican gubernatorial candidate,
Judy Topinka, revealed plans to create a casino as the center
piece of her four year financial plan.
Although legalized gambling has been a
hot button issue among the cities voters, the proposed casino
would be a far more viable alternative to raising taxes.
Individuals who take a strong stance against the creation of new
gambling dens in the city much prefer dealing with the environment
created by a casino rather than having to pinch their purses and
pay more taxes.
The issue of the raising taxes is at
the helm of the gubernatorial debates in Illinois. Topinka intends
to invalidate her competitions claim not to impose a tax increase
on the state. Blagojevich, the governor candidate running on the
democratic ticket, has promised that the tax situation would be a
non-issue during his candidacy.
Topinka has explained to voters that
these claims come with no meat. She offers a clear and palpable
plan to reduce the need to possibly raise taxes in the state,
while admitting that it may be a last resort.
The boost in tourism and the influx of
avid gamblers to the casinos would do wonders for Chicago's
economy. The proposed casino would no doubt bring business to
hotels and restaurants in the area, allowing for a boom financial.
It is Topinka's hope that this boom would be enough to increase
profits so that a tax raise will not be necessary.
Her opposition will no doubt speak to
the possible breach of city's integrity. Although Chicago is a
burgeoning metropolitan area, the kind of environment that a
casino promotes is not necessarily conducive to the image that has
been associate with Chicago.
The city by and large is clean
comparative to many of the other larger cities in the United
States. Topinka's plan does cater to the residential voter who may
perceive a casino in the Chicago metropolitan area as a problem.
She proposes a freeze on property tax for two years.
These endeavors to save voters money
continues to make doubts about the construction of a gambling
facility just float away.
It is hard to say this early in the
debates whether or not Topinka endeavors will breed success. You
can be sure, however, that this topic will be at the center of
further debates to come. The proposed casino could be perceived as
a jackpot to voters come November.
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