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SEDD board votes to hire lobbyist for Casino Gambling

April 19, 2018April 19, 2018 Free PressEvents

 Theus tells board “It would be a sin” not to support hiring lobbying consultant on Casino gambling. Wardell Coward pledges to carry lobbyist before God for Casino help.        Monroe’s Casino proposal is stuck in a legislative committee in…

Casino, Charles Theus, Gambling, Micheal Echols, Vance Price

Echols reveals new water plan, softer on the wallet

March 8, 2018 Free PressEvents

  Councilman Micheal Echols says his plan, produced by city consultants, will generate same money but be softer on the pockets; ten years instead of five.     If Micheal Echols has his way, there might be a water rate increase,…

City of Monroe, Micheal Echols

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