Update: Churches Against a Downtown Casino

A broad ecumenical coalition of churches and Christian leaders brought a delegation to city council on Thursday, February 14. The churches want to tell the city's decision-makers that a casino in downtown Hamilton is inconsistent with the vision we have of a city that is growing, vibrant, healthy, just and caring.

The churches also reminded our civic leaders that their first responsibility is toward the most vulnerable who live in our city. The social consequences of a casino located in downtown Hamilton would be devestating to many individuals and families.

The message, which was presented by Fr. David Anderson, who brought this coalition together, was generally well-received by members of council.

In the end, however, the council vote left the door open to a potential downtown sight. Councillor McHattie observed that the downtown had been "thrown under the bus."

Posted on February 11, 2013 by Webservant

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1. Susan McKay wrote:
Glad to see our church so visible in this social action issue!

February 19, 2013 @ 12:02 PM

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