The Detroit News. Mayor Archer's sudden decision surprised landowners who were holding out for top dollar. The city stopped talking to us, so we sensed something was up. I hope the city will honor the options with people who have reached deals over their land.
Casinos have no business being on the river.
The people in the casino don't look out of windows. His group headed a petition drive to put the issue of riverfront casinos before voters. We are still going on with our appeal to bring this issue before voters. State Rep. Hansen Clarke, D-Detroit, an opponent of casino development on the riverfront, said the mayor's announcement doesn't change his position. They don't listen to the people.