HomeMy WebLinkAbout1999 04 08 Letter to Congressman Tom Feeney Re: Video Lottery Gambling
Council of Local Governments In Seminole County
. LAKE MAfN
. LONGWOOD
. CASSELBERRY
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SEMINOLE COUNTY
SCHOOL BOARD
April 8, 1999
The Honorable Tom Feeney
Florida House of Representatives
420 HOB
402 South Monroe Street
Tallahassee, Florida 32399
Dear Representative Feeney:
Please be advised that the Council of Local Governments in Seminole County at its meeting April
7, 1999 has taken action to advise you to defeat HB 1453/SB 2176 (Video Lottery Gambling at
Parimutuels ).
The concerns expressed have to do with the related unnecessary increase in gambling in Florida, and
its negative impact on people and local governments. In short, unless drastically altered, we believe
this to be bad legislation and bad public policy.
Thank you for your interest and consideration.
Sincerely,
~~~
Cindy Gennell, Chairperson
Council of Local Governments in Seminole County
cc: Members of the Council of Local Governments in Seminole County
Seminole County Chairman of Board of County Commissioners & County Manager
City of Altamonte Springs Mayor & City Manager
City of Casselberry Mayor & City Manager
City of Lake Mary Mayor & City Manager
City of Longwood Mayor & City Manager
City of Oviedo Mayor & City Manager
City of Sanford Mayor & City Manager
City of Winter Springs Mayor & City Manager
Tri-County League of Cities President & Executive Director
COlTNCIL :vtE:vlBERS
Eddie Rose
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Cindy Gennd, Ch31l-person
G3ry Brender
Ron SJrgo:';1\
Tom H3good. Jr
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DI3ne B3uer
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