On Tuesday, November 6th, many important decisions will be made at the country, state, and county level. With the presidential debates completed, it is now time for voters to do their research to best understand what they will be marking on their ballot come election day. One option that will affect Palm Beach County specifically is the opportunity to vote on a referendum that will allow slot machines at the Palm Beach County Kennel Club.
Naturally, there are mixed reactions to such a referendum. Palm Beach County prides itself in being a family-friendly and safe county. Slot machines can lead to gambling addictions that can harm locals and tourists. However, there has been a great push in advertising in favor of slot machines. The question remains: Why would a Palm Beach County resident vote ‘yes’ for slot machines?
The “Coalition for More Jobs, Better Schools, and a Stronger Economy” is a free membership group that advances support for countrywide slot machine installation. The following is what this group states as the benefits of slot machines:
1. Improve the local economy by garnering local revenue from residents and tourists
2. Create more jobs
3. The taxes slot machine revenues are subject to will be used to increase public education
funding.
4. If passed, the referendum would allow access to slot machines where gaming
already exists
5. Slot machines produce new tax revenues that can be used to fund different efforts
within the county
Will the benefits outweigh the opposition? Only November 6th will tell how liberal the residents of Palm Beach County are in their efforts to help the county while keeping it safe.
More information can be found here:
Vote ‘Yes’ for Slot Machines in Palm Beach County
