Oceanport Council: Allow Sports Betting; Vote for Public Question #1

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Oceanport: Mayor Michael J. Mahon and the governing body are asking for voter support for Public Question #1, “Should New Jersey Allow Sports Betting”, when voting on November 8. {{more}}

In a press release Mahon said: “As elected representatives of Oceanport, we have a significant responsibility to provide leadership which will seek sustainable solutions to strengthen our community. Oceanport wishes to support a constitutional amendment allowing for wagering on sporting matches, which benefits our residents now, and far into the future by providing a conducive atmosphere where the New Jersey horse racing industry can thrive and compete with surrounding states.

Mahon said, “The economic impact of the horse racing industry is substantial to our wellbeing locally, regionally and statewide. “By endorsing Public Question 1 on the General Election Ballot of November 8th, 2011, Oceanport is pledging to the State of New Jersey that it supports the amending of the Constitution of the State of New Jersey to allow Oceanport and other regions of the state to remain leaders in professional horse racing by providing them with the legal authority to compete with surrounding states, such as New York, Pennsylvania and Delaware.”

Councilman Joseph Irace adds, "If it gets approved, that's only step one. Step two would be the legislature would have to draft a bill and then appeal to the federal government.”
“The Governing Body of the Borough of Oceanport will be unanimously supporting the attached resolution at our next Council Meeting on November 3rd. "It certainly helps the State of New Jersey and a $13 billion industry that supports open space," said Mahon.

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