By KWGS News
Broken Arrow, OK – County Commissioner Fred Perry stated today that he is opposed to the proposed casino near 129 East Avenue and 111th Street South in Broken Arrow.
"The location is a poor one for the reasons mentioned by the residents. In addition, while the proponents of casinos like to talk about jobs created, they ignore the fact that, without casinos, disposable income could be spent on other goods, services and entertainment which would create jobs or sustain existing jobs," Perry said.
"The societal cost of casinos has been significant. Families have been deprived of money that would have gone for food, rent and clothing. Due to casino gambling, marriages and children have suffered. Tax revenues state and local governments would also have been substantially higher. This is why I voted and spoke against casino gambling while in the Oklahoma legislature. Additional casinos in the Tulsa metro area and especially in locations such as the one proposed by the Kialegee Tribal Town in Broken Arrow, will be detrimental," Perry said.
"Broken Arrow Mayor Mike Lester is correct when he says the casino will have a negative impact on the city," he added.