"More than 170 people testified before the Community Advisory Committee at Scandinavia House on Sept. 15, with supporters outnumbering opponents by more than two to one. Developer employees made up half of the 70% of speakers backing the plan, with some East Side residents, unions, and nonprofit leaders joining in support, citing the promised affordable housing, green space, and thousands of jobs as reasons to back the project."
"About 45 of the 120 supporters identified themselves as Mohegan Sun employees who traveled from the company's flagship casino in Uncasville, CT, while nearly 20 said they were employees of the Soloviev Group. Many touted the benefits of their employers and described Mohegan as a responsible operator. One woman confirmed to the panel that several arrived on a party bus."
"Dozens of union members also testified, including representatives of IBEW Local 3, SEIU 32BJ, and the Carpenters Union, who argued that the casino and entertainment complex would create stable, good-paying jobs. Nonprofits, including the National Urban League, Hope Program, Solar One, and Better Chinatown USA, endorsed the project, citing workforce development, cultural programming, and community reinvestment commitments. The $11 billion development is projected to generate $3.2 billion annually in economic impact and create 17,000 union jobs, including 8,000 permanent positions."
More than 170 people testified before the Community Advisory Committee, with supporters outnumbering opponents by more than two to one. Developer-aligned employees comprised roughly half of the approximately 70% of attendees backing the plan, including about 45 Mohegan Sun workers from Uncasville and nearly 20 Soloviev Group employees; several arrived on a party bus. Dozens of union members, including IBEW Local 3, SEIU 32BJ, and the Carpenters Union, promoted stable, good-paying jobs. Nonprofits such as the National Urban League, Hope Program, Solar One, and Better Chinatown USA endorsed workforce development, cultural programming, and community reinvestment. The $11 billion project is projected to generate $3.2 billion annually and create 17,000 union jobs, including 8,000 permanent positions, and now includes 1,080 apartments, 600 permanently affordable.
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