"Measure 75 is an economic development project that will create thousands of jobs and generate money for schools.

The state is already dependent on gaming to fund services, but the Lottery run by the state just isn't enough. And the biggest opposition to Measure 75 comes from the Spirit Mountain Casino that doesn't want the competition to their tax-free gaming profits.

This is an example of a group of investors who want to create jobs in Oregon. The measure mandates an initial $250 million dollar investment that will instantly create thousands of construction jobs. The total project could easily reach $500 million, making it one of the biggest economic development opportunities in the state's history, the waves of which will be felt even in Central Oregon.

Once the project is complete, an entertainment center at the old dog racing track in Wood Village, will attract tourists to Oregon for a fun family experience that includes water parks, 3D movies, concerts, and yes gaming. Most importantly for Central Oregon residents, this facility will give money to your school districts and your counties, and you don't have to do anything except Vote Yes.

Every school district, every county and the largest ten cities will receive dedicated funding."

Get the Story:
Bruce Studer and Matt Rossman: Casino measure would be good for Oregon (The Salem Statesman Journal 10/30)

Also Today:
Tribal casinos attack Measure 75 over the evils of casinos (The Oregonian 10/30)

Another Opinion:
Bruce Studer and Matt Rossman: Measure 75: The choice: A casino that pays or one that doesn't (The Oregonian 10/29)

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