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Rockford Mayor Proposes 70/30 Split For Casino Revenues

Larry Morrissey

Rockford Mayor Larry Morrissey has outlined his plan for dividing revenues for a proposed casino. Morrissey wants the city to keep 70 percent of revenues, with the remaining 30 percent going to the Rockford Metropolitan Agency for Planning.  State lawmakers are debating a gambling expansion plan that includes a Rockford casino. Winnebago County Board Chairman Scott Christiansen calls the proposal "one-sided."

Rockford Register-Star: 'Clearly One-Sided': Rockford Leaders Call For 70% Of Casino Cash

SB1739 includes a 50/50 revenue share between the city and the county.

My Stateline.com: Rockford's Proposed Casino Revenue Split Could Hurt The City's Chances Of Getting One Built

Credit city of Rockford
Morrissey talking points from May 8, 2013 news conference

In a news release, Morrissey says the city should be governed at the local level and not by the state.

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