In November, New York voters are scheduled to vote for a referendum that would allow several casino that is new to be built through the state. But if one Brooklyn lawyer is effective, that referendum will be halted due to language in the ballot question he claims violates state legislation.

Referendum Language Questioned

The language in the referendum carries a quantity of ‘legislative purposes’ that paint the proposition in a light that is unmistakably positive. For instance, the concern mentions ‘promoting work growth, increasing aid to schools and allowing local governments to lower property taxes.’ That language was authorized by their state Board of Elections in July.

But now, lawyer Eric J. Snyder is contending that the language in the bill violates New York legislation. In accordance with case filed within the New York State Supreme Court, Snyder alleges that the language violates the continuing State Constitution’s prohibition on the utilization of public money in the aid of ‘private undertakings.’

‘The Constitution is pretty clear that you can’t use money that is public sway or influence a vote,’ Snyder said.

Snyder isn’t the one that is only has had up difficulties with the language in the referendum. Many government watchdog groups also see it as one-sided, and spiritual teams have also noted the language Continue reading →