PHILADELPHIA, PA – After being told the city was powerless to stop casinos, citizens are shifting the political landscape with a rarely used referendum campaign and a lot of effort.
Over 100 citizens will gather signatures across the city -- including Center City, West Philly, Mt. Airy, North Philly, Nicetown/East Falls, South Philly, Queen Village, Society Hill, Bella Vista, Pennsport, Fishtown, Northern Liberties, and Port Richmond. No stone will remain unturned in their effort to reach 20,000 signatures, the required amount for a citizen-initiated referendum.
Their goal: give voters the chance to decide on whether casinos should be built within 1,500 feet of a residential use facility. Click here
Over 100 citizens will gather signatures across the city -- including Center City, West Philly, Mt. Airy, North Philly, Nicetown/East Falls, South Philly, Queen Village, Society Hill, Bella Vista, Pennsport, Fishtown, Northern Liberties, and Port Richmond. No stone will remain unturned in their effort to reach 20,000 signatures, the required amount for a citizen-initiated referendum.
Their goal: give voters the chance to decide on whether casinos should be built within 1,500 feet of a residential use facility. Click here
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