The council president is calling a Monday meeting to learn about the economic consequences of MGM%u2019s changes.
Most members of Springfield’s city council are expressing grave doubts about the credibility of MGM-Springfield, following the company’s decision to shrink its casino project by 14 percent.
In a group appearance, city councilor Bud Williams accused MGM of “Jekyll-and-Hyde” behavior.
“They’re telling us one thing, and they’re doing something else,” said Williams. “And the way they get information out is very embarrassing. We’re reacting to stories in the newspaper.”
Williams said he wants the company to stop work on the casino site until this is sorted out. But two other councilors urged a more measured approach.
Tom Ashe said the size reduction is modest, and he still considers the project to have great potential.
“There’s too much at stake, in my opinion,” Ashe said. “There’s too many jobs at stake. There’s too many opportunities for revenue. Let’s sit down and be responsible, hear them out, and make opinions accordingly.”
Council president Michael Fenton is calling a special council meeting for Monday to learn about the economic consequences of MGM’s changes.
This report was originally published by New England Public Radio.
