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Originally Posted by old timer  But after he made the CFAB move the events center to the land he was involved in selling. Then he admitted publically that he was on the Boot Hill Gaming Board Inc., then he quit (at least for now) that same board. Then he did (or didn't) resign from CFAB for a while.
Of course it was legal for Bogner to sell his land and be on Boot Hill Gaming Inc. at the same time -- no public job, no public money.
But, as far as deep pockets -- I think some deeper ones, state-level, are watching this situation. Sure, in fact. Nothing like blog and boards to bring up search results -- say, dodge city casino in google or yahoo.
And, goes without saying, that if CFAB trys to dig a hole before the state decided on the location of the casino, those same deep pockets and their lawyers will be smart to come to town. They know that.
Fun all around (except for the tax payers of Dodge City -- that will be hurt over time to support that $30 million events center with the $34 million infrastructure). But you know that... |
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How much tax money should be spent on infrastructure for the casino? Was that even considered by our legislators or when we voted for a casino?
“if a casino is allowed to physically connect to a separate site that previously (or in the future will) benefited from public financing, the casino itself directly benefits,” wrote Golden’s Topeka lawyers Coffman DeFries & Nothern.
“No state or local tax abatement … no revenue bonds, tax increment financing or similar financing shall be used to finance
any part of any lottery gaming enterprise.
Will gaming enterprises (casinos) inside the boundaries of public benefit districts be substantially advantaged because they don't bear all the cost of infrastructure improvements, including sewer, electricity, streets, sidewalks and street lighting?