Resolution of Support_Dubuque County Gaming ReferendumJeanne Schneider - Request
From: Carrie Tedore < Carrie .Tedore @peninsulagaming.com>
To: "Jschneid @cityofdubuque.org" <Jschneid @cityofdubuque.org>
Date: 10/14/2010 9:48 AM
Subject: Request
Page 1 of 1
Dear Jeanne,
We are writing to request that our City Council consider a resolution to support continued gaming in Dubuque
County at the next regularly scheduled Council meeting (October 18, 2010). We represent a committee of
community leaders, all volunteers, whose one mission is to educate the public about the positive impact local
casinos have in Dubuque County.
Respectfully,
Co- Chairs, Citizens for Growth through Continued Gaming
Arnie Honkamp
ahonkampPhonkamp.com
Dan Hammel
ibew704 @live.com
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RESOLUTION NO. 413 -10
WHEREAS, there will be a question on the continuation of gaming in Dubuque
County on the November 2, 2010 general election ballot; and
WHEREAS, the Mystique Casino and the Diamond Jo Casino welcomed nearly
two million visitors to their facilities in the past year; and
WHEREAS, the Mystique Casino and the Diamond Jo Casino employ over 1,000
Dubuque area residents with an annual payroll of more than $35 million; and
WHEREAS, the Mystique Casino and the Diamond Jo Casino have contributed
more than $129,236,000 to the City of Dubuque since beginning operations.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY OF COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. That the City Council of the City of Dubuque supports the continuation
of gaming in Dubuque County.
Section 2. That all electors are encouraged to study the issue and cast an
informed vote on the issue of the continuation of gaming in Dubuque County on
November 2, 2010.
Passed, approved and adopted this 18 day of October, 2
Attest:
Jeanne F. Schneider, CMC
City Clerk
RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE REFERENDUM ON THE CONTINUATION OF
GAMING IN DUBUQUE, COUNTY, IOWA
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Roy D. Buol, Mayor