Sudbury Democratic Town Committee opposes casinos

The Democratic Town Committee

623 Concord Road
Sudbury MA 01776-1418
27 October 2007
978-443-2959
tchollocher@verizon.net

Governor Deval Patrick
Massachusetts State House, Room 360
Boston MA 02133

Dear Governor Patrick,

At our meeting of 24 October 2007, a resolution was approved as follows:

Resolution of the Sudbury Democratic Town Committee
Against Casino Gambling

October 24, 2007

WHEREAS the platform of the Massachusetts Democratic Party
commits the party to tax equity and responsible budgeting,
special support for small businesses and agriculture, sustainable
development practices to foster economic stability for both urban
and rural cities and towns, and the provision of a sustainable
revenue source to finance state government that supports a
healthy economy; and

WHEREAS casino gambling would not promote tax equity, responsible
budgeting, sustainable development practices, or a sustainable
revenue source, and likely would damage small businesses and
agriculture in Massachusetts; and

WHEREAS casino gambling would involve our state government in
condoning and encouraging behavior that has led in far too many
cases to personal financial ruin, the breakup of families,
domestic violence, and child neglect; and

WHEREAS the Governor's proposal for casinos in Massachusetts
represents a missed opportunity to advocate for a more equitable
tax system;

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT:

The Sudbury Democratic Town Committee declares itself opposed to
casino gambling in Massachusetts and in favor of raising state
revenues in a more equitable manner.

Sincerely,

Thomas C. Hollocher, Secretary, SDTC.