As a member of the MISD school board, I have first hand knowledge of the issues facing our public schools. Last year Ellis County spent $33 million on gambling. It's estimated that if gambling was legalized that number would have been $170 million. I think that money should be spent locally. There are many costs to gambling, including the moral and social costs. Don't let him sell us on gambling.

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Having traveled the world, I am also in favor of the research and development of light rail in this area. We do not need the state forcing the issue upon us though. It must be left up to the voters.

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