Q: Should Gilroy leaders be concerned about the proposed Indian
casino near Hollister?
Q: Should Gilroy leaders be concerned about the proposed Indian casino near Hollister?
Asked in front of Safeway Supermarket
vote at www.gilroydispatch.com
Brian Kjellesuig
Retired teacher, 64, Gilroy
A: “Darn right the city should be concerned. A casino will increase prostitution and drugs, and police costs are going to go up.”
Robert Martinez
Woodsplitter, 36, Gilroy
A: “I like casinos. It’s an opportunity to win or lose extra money, but it will bring more traffic congestion.”
Gabby Aguirre
Homemaker, 28, Gilroy
A: “It’s not a good idea. I don’t believe in gambling. It’s a waste of time and money.”
Michele Reardon
Student, 21, Gilroy
A: “It’s not going to be good. Our freeways are too small. There will be lots of congestion. Kids will try to sneak in to drink and play the games.”
Al Navaroli
Retired from agribusiness, 73, Gilroy
A: “They ought to have concerns because of the disadvantages it might have for our community – vice, prostitution, drugs, traffic impacts. I think they ought to have input, but it won’t impact things one way or another. The casino will benefit San Benito County, mostly.”
Dan O’Neil
Sales, 63, Gilroy
A: “I don’t think it will make any difference if they get involved or not. I don’t know if it’s a good thing or not, but it won’t hurt the economy.”
