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Keep Vegas-Style Casinos Out of Neighborhoods

When California voters approved Proposition 1A in 2000, they were specifically promised that casinos would be limited to Indian land and not permitted in neighborhoods and urban areas. The legislature recently approved a gaming agreement for the North Fork Tribe, which has land eligible for gaming in the Sierra Mountains, but was recruited by Las Vegas-based casino operator Station Casinos for a more lucrative casino location land off Highway 99 in the Central Valley.

This referendum is about upholding the will of California voters and giving voters, not elected officials, the choice to make such a dramatic change in California's Indian gaming policy. The enthusiasm and support for this effort has been overwhelming and we expect to far exceed the minimum signatures required.

For media interviews or to find out where you can find a petition to sign, contact Cheryl Schmit at (916) 663-3207.

CAMPAIGN WEB SITE:   http://stopreservationshopping.com/contact/

 

JULY 19, 2013 TITLE AND SUMMARY - REFERENDUM

507,000 SIGNATURES BY OCTOBER 1, 2013 Needed to QUALIFY FOR THE NOVEMBER 2014 BALLOT 

NEWS

July 31, 2013 - News Advisory - Keep Vegas-Style Casinos Out of Neighborhoods to Hold Signature Gathering Event at Penryn Post Office

July 30, 2013 - Sierra Star News - Signatures Sought to Place Casino Before Voters

July 26, 2013 - Press Release - Referendum Campaign to Reverse Legislative Approval of California’s First Off-Reservation Casino and Uphold the Will of California Voters Establishes Fundraising Committee

 

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John Myers | News10 Political Editor Aug 15, 2013 [email protected] News10/K
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Editorials U-T San Diego Editorial Board Aug 11, 2013
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AUGUST 10, 2013 BY JIM MILLER Press Enterprise Blog
California tribes' casino shopping spree ON GAMBLING
Sunday, August 19, 2012 Editorial San Francisco Chronicle

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