Fort Wayne mayor wants gambling referendum-WEB ONLY

The city of Fort Wayne is planning
another attempt to have a referendum on gambling approved during the
special session of the Indiana Legislature, which begins today.

Mayor Tom Henry, whose
earlier request was ignored during the regular session, says he’ll
travel to Indianapolis to personally push for a referendum to see if
voters want a casino in Fort Wayne. The city also is paying two
lobbying firms to help persuade lawmakers.

House Ways and Means
Chairman Bill Crawford (D-Indianapolis) and Senate President Pro Tem
David Long (R-Fort Wayne) have said no gambling provision will be allowed in
the budget bill to be considered during the special session.

But Henry says citizens should “have the right to make that decision.”