RES NO 10-08-2000 CITY OF VAN BUREN, ARKANSAS
RESOLUTION NO. 10 "2S -2000
A RESOLUTION OPPOSING AMENDMENT 5 OF THE NOVEMBER 2000
BALLOT.
WHEREAS, The People of the State of Arkansas have proposed an Amendment
to the Arkansas Constitution seeking to establish a state lottery; to
permit charitable bingo games and raffles; to allow Arkansas
Casino Corporation to own and operate six casino gambling
establishments; and to establish the Arkansas Educational Trust
Fund and the Arkansas Gaming Commission; and
WHEREAS, Amendment 5 adversely affects poor families and causes an
additional burden on local resources, yet fails to bring in additional
revenues to local businesses; and
WHEREAS, Amendment 5 promotes gambling as an attractive entertainment
for teenagers; and
WHEREAS, Amendment 5 is against the interests of the people of the City of
Van Buren.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF VAN BUREN, ARKANSAS:
SECTION 1: THAT the City Council opposes Amendment 5 of the 2000 ballot,.
as it is against the public interest.
PASSED AND APPROVED THIS /6 )AY OF OCTOBER, ,2 2000. y�
MAYOR JOON GS �i v G
ATTESTED:
CITY CLERK/TREASURER