Prince George's County Contractors and Business Association Releases New Ad: "Facts"

CAMP SPRINGS, Md., Aug. 3, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Prince George's County Contractors Association today announced a new television ad running in Maryland highlighting the questionable actions of Governor Martin O'Malley, the Maryland General Assembly and the operators of a potential National Harbor casino.   

The ad highlights three key facts about the gaming debate:

1. Governor O'Malley and the Assembly are attempting to rush through a proposal for a new casino in just two to three days of debate.
2. The Governor and Assembly are trying to create a commission of unelected individuals to determine casino tax rates, possibly bailing them out on the backs of working families.                   
3. MGM Resorts, the potential operator of the proposed National Harbor casino, elected to walk away from their past New Jersey license rather than give up business ties to organized crime.

Joseph Gaskins, Chairman of the Contractors Association said "there has not been an honest and open debate about the cost of this proposal for Prince George's County and Maryland.  This ad highlights important facts our residents should know about this issue."

"The governor and his allies are trying to rush this through the legislature, and put off big decisions for a 'commission' to decide later.  They are looking to avoid accountability for bending over backwards for casino interests while burdening Maryland families with higher taxes."

"Additionally, MGM Resorts and the Peterson Companies have a lot to answer for, both on their business operations in other states and what they will do for county and state residents. Furthermore, the lack of transparency from Prince George's County on its dealings with these conglomerates leaves us wondering what they are hiding."

Gaskins said that "Given these facts, there is every reason for legislators and voters to reject a National Harbor casino."

You can view the ad by clicking here.

SOURCE Prince George's County Contractors and Business Association