Letter: Mayor’s infatuation with NBA team ignores little guy

Tuesday, Nov. 30, 1999 | 9:12 a.m.

The only people who will benefit from this boondoggle will be the casinos and those high rollers who get all the comps to see the games. The small guy today at least can get a thrill out of watching some team that he bets a few bucks on. But no, we should stop all sports betting in casinos so we can line the pockets of illegal bookies and other connivers.

Las Vegas Mayor Oscar Goodman, if you want to do something good, how about repairing some of the streets not far from your office. Downtown Las Vegas has some of the worst anywhere in the world. While you're at it, start in front of my church, St. Joseph's on 9th Street between Ogden and Fremont.

You weren't elected to bring an NBA or any other sports franchise here. Get to the people's business!

JOHN J. HUELBIG, JR.

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