"NAACP Report" TV show features panel discussion on
slot machines in Maryland
Tue., Oct. 30, 2007 /Maryland news
The current episode of "NAACP
Report," the hour-long
television show of the Baltimore City branch of the
NAACP, features a panel of speakers
discussing the pros and cons of reintroducing
slot machine gambling to Maryland. The Oct. 23,
2007 event at Union Baptist Church was hosted by
branch president Marvin "Doc" Cheatham and
broadcast on Baltimore City's public access
channel, Ch. 75 on Comcast cable.
Watch the video:
Speaking in favor of slots were Ernie Greco, President, Baltimore AFL-CIO; David Dunphy, lobbyist for UFCW Local 27 and Harry Manley Servicing Director, UFCW Local 27. The panelists opposing slots were Aaron Meisner of Stop Slots Maryland; Del. Curt Anderson; Dr. Tyrone Powers of Children 1st and Peter Franchot, the Comptroller of Maryland. Jeff Hooke of Maryland Tax Education Foundation and Michael Johnson, of Black United Fund of Maryland focused their comments on making sure if slots do happen in Maryland citizens get the best possible deal. Stephen Janis of The Baltimore Examiner provided a historical perspective. Governor Martin O'Malley did not send a representative of his administration's position.
Baltimore Grassroots Media produces the video for the NAACP Report. This episode was first broadcast Oct. 26, 2007 on Ch. 75 on Comcast cable in Baltimore City.
Watch the video:
Speaking in favor of slots were Ernie Greco, President, Baltimore AFL-CIO; David Dunphy, lobbyist for UFCW Local 27 and Harry Manley Servicing Director, UFCW Local 27. The panelists opposing slots were Aaron Meisner of Stop Slots Maryland; Del. Curt Anderson; Dr. Tyrone Powers of Children 1st and Peter Franchot, the Comptroller of Maryland. Jeff Hooke of Maryland Tax Education Foundation and Michael Johnson, of Black United Fund of Maryland focused their comments on making sure if slots do happen in Maryland citizens get the best possible deal. Stephen Janis of The Baltimore Examiner provided a historical perspective. Governor Martin O'Malley did not send a representative of his administration's position.
Baltimore Grassroots Media produces the video for the NAACP Report. This episode was first broadcast Oct. 26, 2007 on Ch. 75 on Comcast cable in Baltimore City.