California: Top elected officials voice opposition to Proposition 27

California: Top elected officials voice opposition to Proposition 27

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  • Jill R. Dorson, SportsHandle
August 30, 2022 7:06 PM
  • Jill R. Dorson, SportsHandle

Though California Gov. Gavin Newsom deems himself neutral on Proposition 27, the digital sports betting ballot initiative with funding earmarked for homelessness and mental health programs, several other key elected officials voiced strong opposition to the measure Monday in describing it as a sham.

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“Proposition 27 exploits California’s tribes and our resources while making no real investments in California,” Lt. Gov. Eleni Kounalakis said in a press release shared by the No on 27 campaign. “Ninety percent of the revenue generated by Proposition 27 would go directly into the pockets of out-of-state corporations while threatening funding for California’s needs. Vote No on 27.”