Quote of the Day

“This casino project takes a significant piece of property off the tax rolls, and this is a problem for a county that has the dubious distinction of having the highest percentage of tax-exempt properties in the whole state. I think if you sign this agreement tonight, you’re at risk of selling your soul, if not the heart of St. Joseph County, for two cents on the dollar and some shiny lollipops.” — casino opponent Kelly Havens, speaking against a Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians gaming development in South Bend. Land for the casino and tribal village still needs to be taken into trust by the federal government.