This is not about a casino for us. This vote represented that Sumner County voters are ready for growth. We want to bring the jobs, the opportunities.

Slots at the tracks are the worst of all worlds. It brings in very few jobs and no new property tax base.

We essentially already have gaming. It's in our backyard, whether we want it or not. We are outsourcing these gaming jobs.

Our region is exporting gaming dollars to outside gaming influences, and in return the state of Kansas has to face the consequences of receiving none of the revenue.

Basically what you're saying is Sumner and or Harvey County could be left out because of the political process in Topeka. That is supposed to be for the people by the people. Our people have said they want this project.

We were grateful that the city allowed us to be there so we always wanted to keep it nice and keep improving it.