Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker originally said he would make a decision about the Menominee’s proposed Hard Rock casino in Kenosha last October. But he recently said he would make his announcement after the elections while outside consultants review the plan and opposing tribes’ concerns.
Meanwhile, Walker has received more than 7400 emails and letters on the casino issue. In an email, recording studio owner George Renner wrote, “I voted twice for you but will hold my future support until real job
creation happens. If we don’t build in Kenosha there will be one built in northern Illinois before long.”
Maggie Olson, a Walker supporter, wrote, “I believe if you do not approve this, you will not be re-elected. Your jobs promise will be thrown back at you.”
James Auchter of Cedarburg emailed Walker: “I’m baffled by the Governor’s decision process regarding a casino. Are we open for business?”
But others raised concerns about adding another casino, and its potential impact on Milwaukee. Catherine Driessen in Kimberly wrote. “By approving a Kenosha Casino, you further destabilize Milwaukee’s economy.” From a social impact perspective, Carl Millard in Wales emailed, “This will only impoverish the estimated 345,000 Wisconsin residents who are addicted to gambling.”
Regardless of Walker’s forthcoming decision, the emails and letters he’s receiving indicate he’s being closely watched by voters.
