As the mayor of Brockton, Massachusetts, about 20 miles south of Boston, my priority and responsibility to my city and its residents is to rebuild Brockton's economy, finance the renovation of Brockton High School, and insure that our residents have the necessary public safety services for our police and fire departments. While we have made significant progress in Brockton over the past four years, the economic challenges we face are stark, and our unemployment rate remains higher than the state average.
In order to continue the revitalization of Brockton, we envision a detailed plan to build a sports and entertainment district near the site of the Brockton Fairgrounds that would include a resort casino, which would pump $60 million per year into our local economy.
Read Full Article »