Ohio Residents Vote on Casino Proposal

Ohio will get a multi-million dollar casino If a group called My Ohio Now has its way. They want to build a massive $600-million casino and resort in southeast Ohio. The plan is profitable and complex. 5,000 new jobs would be created. According to myohionow.com, the average salary would be around $34,000. These jobs are "stable," according to the site. Tax revenues from the casino would be divided evenly between Ohio's counties, with the exception of the host county. They argue that the casino could produce $200 million in annual revenue. They are actively campaigning to get the issue onto the November 4 ballot. They need over 400,000 signatures.

Some Ohioans believe the last thing the state needs is a casino. A casino will bring jobs, but at what cost? Casinos encourage term issue of funds. Ohioans should focus on saving money, investing and paying off debts. Blowing money on gambling should not be in the equation. The economy is not getting better anytime soon and states lie Ohio have been affected the most. Values will come into to question when this issue is placed on the November ballot. Casinos are not associated with the Christian, mid-western values that many Ohioans cherish. Safety will also prove to be an issue. Clinton County will encounter a lot more visitors and traffic. This could be harmful to its residents. Clinton County may have to spend more money on police officers