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Slot
Machines Allowed in Martin
Martin
County Commissioners have changed their
mind in regards to slot machines. They
had decided that Mary James was not
going to be allowed to open her slot
machine arcade just south of Stuart, but
have decided that perhaps they acted
hastily in that decision. James pleaded
with the court to reconsider their
decision, and they have done so.
The commissioners had voted almost
unanimously not to allow the slot
machine arcade, but after listening to
her plea they decided 3-2 to allow for
rezoning so that she could have her slot
machines. Neighbors had complained about
the business, as they did not want it in
their area of town, but the commission
saw it differently.
They listened as James told them that
her husband had lost his job and they
had put everything they own into the
arcade. She said she thought that the
rezoning was just a formality, and that
if they didn’t open soon they would lose
everything. Commissioners decided that
she had a compelling case and are
allowing for the rezoning to take place.
Some residents were excited that the
slot machines will be coming in, as they
say that it gives them something to do
and a place to hang out with other
senior citizens. Other residents say
that it will bring in crime and
prostitution, and that the noise level
will be unbearable. They said that it
would not be compatible with the area
and that it should be illegal.
Commissioners felt otherwise.
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