Among those present was former 27th District State Sen. Joe Wineke. Risser is a state senator known for his opposition to gambling. But in another respect, McCallum's a blank slate. We don't know what he'll do. He's been the lieutenant governor.
Lieutenant governors go to funerals.
Wineke was part of a delegation from the Southern Wisconsin Building and Trades Council, the union that represents 19 building trades. Tim Elliott, president of the council, asked the board to support the casino and take quick action to move the project forward. The casino complex would provide 800 construction jobs over two to three years. Rock County Board Chairman Terry Maybee personally opposes the casino, but he has said he would work to get the best deal for the county. But I'm not sure that the Beloit casino would be an expansion.