Community Members and Elected Officials Echo Support for Senator Dianne Feinstein's S. 113; Assemblywoman Loni Hancock Leads Drive to Show Support for Legislation That Would Curtail Urban Casinos.SACRAMENTO, Calif. -- Communities United to Stop Urban Casinos today joins Assemblywoman as·sem·bly·wom·an n. A woman who is a member of a legislative assembly. Noun 1. assemblywoman - a woman assemblyman representative - a person who represents others Loni Hancock Loni Hancock is currently serving in her third term as the representative of California State Assembly District 14. The 14th Assembly District includes Albany, Berkeley, Canyon, El Cerrito, El Sobrante, Emeryville, Kensington, Lafayette, Moraga, Orinda Pleasant Hill, Richmond, San and the many other California State Assemblymembers and Senators that thank Senator Dianne Feinstein Dianne Goldman Berman Feinstein (born June 22, 1933) is the senior U.S. Senator from California, having held office as a senator since 1992. She is a member of the Democratic Party. for introducing S. 113. Senator Feinstein's S. 113 would keep "Las Vegas-style" slot machines out of Casino San Pablo San Pablo (săn păb`lō), city (1990 pop. 25,158), Contra Costa co., W Calif., on San Pablo Bay, a suburb of Oakland; inc. 1948. One of the oldest Spanish settlements in the region, the city is a commercial and medical center with light and would set the precedent for Indian casinos in urban areas. We strongly support S. 113 and urge its passing to reform the federal Indian gaming process and protect local communities. With an estimated 40 urban casino projects being proposed throughout California, it is important that elected officials take a stand now. The following statements were released regarding S. 113: "We fully support Senator Dianne Feinstein as she fights for the quality of life in our neighborhood and works to keep "Las Vegas-style" casinos out of our communities. As a longtime resident of San Pablo and Richmond, I know that our community is not equipped to handle the major traffic and congestion The condition of a network when there is not enough bandwidth to support the current traffic load. congestion - When the offered load of a data communication path exceeds the capacity. increase that has resulted from Casino San Pablo's expansion. S. 113 will alleviate the numerous infrastructure problems that come with an urban casino." --Andres Soto, Coalition Member of Communities United to Stop Urban Casinos "Senator Feinstein clearly understands the socio-economic problems that come when casinos are placed in urban environments. Not only would an urban casino prey on its neighboring neigh·bor n. 1. One who lives near or next to another. 2. A person, place, or thing adjacent to or located near another. 3. A fellow human. 4. Used as a form of familiar address. v. communities and create unprecedented social ills, this casino would be a financial loss for the entire Bay Area. The passage of S. 113 is critical for the economic well being of Bay Area communities." --Professor William N. Thompson, University of Nevada, Las Vegas “UNLV” redirects here. For other uses, see UNLV (disambiguation). The University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) is a public, coeducational university located in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA, known for its programs in History, Engineering, Environmental Studies, Hotel Please contact Jason Edelstein to receive the letter of support sent to Senator Feinstein. Communities United to Stop Urban Casinos is comprised of community leaders, small business owners, clergy members, and other residents concerned about the expansion of urban casinos in their local communities. Visit www.stopurbancasinos.org for more information. |
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