"NO" to DeBary Downs
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Join other Volusia County residents who say "NO" to DeBary Downs by signing this petition in opposition of the proposed quarter horse racetrack and poker cardroom.
Visit http://www.nodebarydowns.com/ for more information.
Join other Volusia County residents who say "NO" to DeBary Downs by signing this petition in opposition of the proposed quarter horse racetrack and poker cardroom.
Visit http://www.nodebarydowns.com/ for more information.
We the undersigned:
Say "NO" to expanded gambling in Volusia County
Say "NO" to increased traffic and congestion in West Volusia
Say "NO" to threatening the tranquility of DeBary, Florida and surrounding regions
We say "NO" to DeBary Downs!
Thank you for taking your time to sign this petition and take a stand for your community, neighbors and family.
Say "NO" to expanded gambling in Volusia County
Say "NO" to increased traffic and congestion in West Volusia
Say "NO" to threatening the tranquility of DeBary, Florida and surrounding regions
We say "NO" to DeBary Downs!
Thank you for taking your time to sign this petition and take a stand for your community, neighbors and family.
We signed the ""NO" to DeBary Downs" petition!
# 258:
12:44 pm PST, Jan 9,
Craig Conner, Florida
As defined by American Psychiatric Association, pathological gambling is an impulse control disorder that is a chronic and progressive mental illness. I don't want this near my home.
As defined by American Psychiatric Association, pathological gambling is an impulse control disorder that is a chronic and progressive mental illness. I don't want this near my home.
# 257:
8:20 pm PST, Dec 20,
Christine Kennedy, Florida
# 256:
6:34 am PST, Dec 18,
Jacqueline Schwing, Florida
I moved to Debary to live in a quiet community. I do not want the approval for Debary Downs!
I moved to Debary to live in a quiet community. I do not want the approval for Debary Downs!
# 255:
6:16 am PST, Dec 18,
Sheila Halley, Florida
Don't let this happen to DeBary.
Don't let this happen to DeBary.
# 254:
6:54 pm PST, Dec 17,
Tera Martz, Florida
# 253:
6:04 pm PST, Dec 17,
Danielle Van Nuys, Florida
My opinion on the issue is short and sweet: My family lives in DeBary because it's a quiet, peaceful place to live in. I wanted to raise children of my own in the future but not if there's gambling in DeBary. If I wanted to gamble, I'd move to Las Vegas. People who aren't residents of DeBary, if they even know where the city is because it is so small, think of it as a quaint little town and they think changing it would be pointless. Let's keep our city the quiet, calm place it always has been; why change such a good thing that no one's complaining about?
My opinion on the issue is short and sweet: My family lives in DeBary because it's a quiet, peaceful place to live in. I wanted to raise children of my own in the future but not if there's gambling in DeBary. If I wanted to gamble, I'd move to Las Vegas. People who aren't residents of DeBary, if they even know where the city is because it is so small, think of it as a quaint little town and they think changing it would be pointless. Let's keep our city the quiet, calm place it always has been; why change such a good thing that no one's complaining about?
# 252:
5:52 pm PST, Dec 17,
Name not displayed, Florida
# 251:
6:00 am PST, Dec 17,
Name not displayed, Florida
# 250:
2:25 pm PST, Dec 15,
Name not displayed, Florida
I attended the November meeting in opposition to Debary Downs. We were turned away and told the meeting would be rescheduled and we would be notified by mail. I never recieved any notification and just found out two days after the meeting that it had been rescheduled fro December 13, 2008. Needless to say we missed the meeting and I can only hope that the hundreds of other people opposing Debary Downs were able to show up. This hearing could have been better publicized. I get the feeling this THING is going to be shoved down our throats...like it or not!
I attended the November meeting in opposition to Debary Downs. We were turned away and told the meeting would be rescheduled and we would be notified by mail. I never recieved any notification and just found out two days after the meeting that it had been rescheduled fro December 13, 2008. Needless to say we missed the meeting and I can only hope that the hundreds of other people opposing Debary Downs were able to show up. This hearing could have been better publicized. I get the feeling this THING is going to be shoved down our throats...like it or not!
# 249:
4:19 pm PST, Dec 13,
LJ Coolidge, Florida
We moved to Debary based on the small town morals and values that the City web site states. NO WHERE DOES THIS FIT HERE>
We moved to Debary based on the small town morals and values that the City web site states. NO WHERE DOES THIS FIT HERE>
# 248:
5:44 pm PST, Dec 12,
Name not displayed, Florida
No gambling noise, traffic, or pollution of our small town!
No gambling noise, traffic, or pollution of our small town!
# 247:
3:29 pm PST, Dec 12,
Name not displayed, Florida
# 246:
6:56 pm PST, Dec 10,
JACKIE VANNUYS, Florida
# 245:
8:57 am PST, Dec 9,
Beth Herchenroder, Florida
Beth Herchenroder
Beth Herchenroder
# 244:
11:32 am PST, Dec 7,
MIchael Kammer, Florida
NO NO NO!!! I do not want our children to be affected by the crowds that this will bring into our community!! This is a family oriented town and it intended to stay that way!!! NOT to mention it will decrease our property values!!! SO I VOTE NO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
NO NO NO!!! I do not want our children to be affected by the crowds that this will bring into our community!! This is a family oriented town and it intended to stay that way!!! NOT to mention it will decrease our property values!!! SO I VOTE NO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
# 243:
11:19 am PST, Dec 7,
Pearl Kammer, Florida
My concerns are that this will decrease my property value and bring in the "wrong crowd"!!!
My concerns are that this will decrease my property value and bring in the "wrong crowd"!!!
# 242:
7:29 pm PST, Dec 5,
Simon DeYoung, Florida
DeBary Downs (aka: The DeBary Town Center) is not compatible with the small, family community we have created. It will attract crime and other social ills. It will be a blight on our landscape, and it will harm our families.
DeBary Downs (aka: The DeBary Town Center) is not compatible with the small, family community we have created. It will attract crime and other social ills. It will be a blight on our landscape, and it will harm our families.
# 241:
2:08 pm PST, Dec 3,
Peter Johnstone, Florida
DeBary Downs will likely increase the traffic on roads and potentially lower the values in our area. At the very least, they should have to pay impact fees covering widening of roads, increasing other infrastructure and paying for additional police and fire officials. Even if they paid, it will likely change the community for the worse.
DeBary Downs will likely increase the traffic on roads and potentially lower the values in our area. At the very least, they should have to pay impact fees covering widening of roads, increasing other infrastructure and paying for additional police and fire officials. Even if they paid, it will likely change the community for the worse.
# 240:
4:38 pm PST, Nov 24,
Jim Normand, Florida
I don't think Debary is the right place for this type of business.
I don't think Debary is the right place for this type of business.
# 239:
4:58 am PST, Nov 24,
Name not displayed, Florida
My concerns about bring gambling to Debary: It will ruin the countryish look of DeBary It will be a disaster to gambling addicts It will bring crime to our area Our City won't be safe and secure anymore
My concerns about bring gambling to Debary: It will ruin the countryish look of DeBary It will be a disaster to gambling addicts It will bring crime to our area Our City won't be safe and secure anymore
# 238:
9:58 am PST, Nov 23,
Ana Bruno-Sanchez, Florida
# 237:
11:31 am PST, Nov 22,
Rosalind Huggins, Florida
# 236:
7:15 pm PST, Nov 21,
Verna Perry, Florida
You know, there is a lot of darkness out there in the world, and sadly, it is only going to get darker, as each day passes. Ther's no going back to better, more familiar, safer times. But now we face this "Goliath", and I am ONE amongst many other "David's"!!! I will make my voice be heard, and I will be a voice for those who are unable, for whatever reason, to speak for themselves! I feel their fears, their pains, their bitterness,their lonliness...All this "Debary Downs" can offer us is, MORE violence; MORE homelessness; MORE drug abusers; MORE spousel abuses; MORE suicides!!!DO WE WANT MORE OF THIS IN OUR PRECIOUSE NEIGHBORHOOD!!!I SAY NO! NO! NO! TEN THOUSAND TIMES NO!
You know, there is a lot of darkness out there in the world, and sadly, it is only going to get darker, as each day passes. Ther's no going back to better, more familiar, safer times. But now we face this "Goliath", and I am ONE amongst many other "David's"!!! I will make my voice be heard, and I will be a voice for those who are unable, for whatever reason, to speak for themselves! I feel their fears, their pains, their bitterness,their lonliness...All this "Debary Downs" can offer us is, MORE violence; MORE homelessness; MORE drug abusers; MORE spousel abuses; MORE suicides!!!DO WE WANT MORE OF THIS IN OUR PRECIOUSE NEIGHBORHOOD!!!I SAY NO! NO! NO! TEN THOUSAND TIMES NO!
# 235:
2:33 pm PST, Nov 21,
Name not displayed, Florida
# 234:
2:10 pm PST, Nov 21,
Name not displayed, Florida
# 233:
1:26 pm PST, Nov 21,
Melony Coppi, Florida
I am concerned for our families throughout West Volusia who will not be able to withstand the demoralizing assault that will steal their earnings, fracture them through addictions of all sorts including GAMBLING and robbing them of a sense of security due to crime. And what will happen to our already plummeting home values? NOT NOW, NOT HERE, NOT EVER! NO DEBARY DOWNS!
I am concerned for our families throughout West Volusia who will not be able to withstand the demoralizing assault that will steal their earnings, fracture them through addictions of all sorts including GAMBLING and robbing them of a sense of security due to crime. And what will happen to our already plummeting home values? NOT NOW, NOT HERE, NOT EVER! NO DEBARY DOWNS!
# 232:
12:24 pm PST, Nov 21,
Mary Brentzel, Florida
Keep gambling out of our quiet, safe bedroom community. We like it just the way it is!!
Keep gambling out of our quiet, safe bedroom community. We like it just the way it is!!
# 231:
4:18 am PST, Nov 21,
Cheryl Sturgis, Florida
This would ruin the well being of the city. I think the land could be used for something better. Please use the land to bring famalies together instead of tearing them apart. We need to look at the values we pass on to the children. This would not be good in Debary!
This would ruin the well being of the city. I think the land could be used for something better. Please use the land to bring famalies together instead of tearing them apart. We need to look at the values we pass on to the children. This would not be good in Debary!
# 230:
5:57 am PST, Nov 17,
Mark A. Coppi, Florida
I have been a Volusia County resident for 18 years, and have observed congestion and crime increase significantly. I have relatives and good friends whose lives have been ruined by gambling addictions. Do not let this cancer invade our community!
I have been a Volusia County resident for 18 years, and have observed congestion and crime increase significantly. I have relatives and good friends whose lives have been ruined by gambling addictions. Do not let this cancer invade our community!
# 229:
4:54 pm PST, Nov 15,
Jane Atkinson, Florida
The people of DeBary voted down a high school on that site because of traffic. Then senior housing was suggested - too much traffic. A racetrack will not only bring in cars but buses. My other concern is being much too close to residential areas. Tampa Downs is near the fairgrounds & to my knowledge not as close to residential neighborhoods, Daytona Kennel club is also far away from resident neighborhoods.
The people of DeBary voted down a high school on that site because of traffic. Then senior housing was suggested - too much traffic. A racetrack will not only bring in cars but buses. My other concern is being much too close to residential areas. Tampa Downs is near the fairgrounds & to my knowledge not as close to residential neighborhoods, Daytona Kennel club is also far away from resident neighborhoods.
# 228:
12:26 am PST, Nov 14,
Brandon Boltz, Florida
Save DeBary. They wouldn't put a school there or a public skatepark up the road...but horse races and gambling?
Save DeBary. They wouldn't put a school there or a public skatepark up the road...but horse races and gambling?
# 227:
1:32 pm PST, Nov 13,
Name not displayed, Florida
# 226:
10:13 pm PST, Nov 12,
Suzan Kephart, Florida
I bought my home in Debary when I was 19 years old, next year I will have been in my house 30 years. I have children and grandchildren that live here in Debary. Look at the problems people are still having with the flooding from Faye, pipes laying around our neighborhood roads. To think that we can't even afford street lights on this side of town, the upkeep of treating well water that turns everything to rust. Dirsksen is a mess, my granddaughter had to walk that road to get to her bus stop. There is no sidewalk on that side, just a ditch! If that road can't even be fixed safe for our kids, I darn sure don't think it should be fixed to accomodate a race track and gambling casino. I think everyone would like to see nice opportunities for our little community that would benefit our community as a whole. Something that would bring job opportunities that contribute to the community in a positive way. Do some research on other places that have casinos in their towns, it will throw a red flag for sure. Aside from the traffic and unsavory activity that follows these type businesses, IMO, this type of big business and cheap paying jobs is not a plus for our town.
I bought my home in Debary when I was 19 years old, next year I will have been in my house 30 years. I have children and grandchildren that live here in Debary. Look at the problems people are still having with the flooding from Faye, pipes laying around our neighborhood roads. To think that we can't even afford street lights on this side of town, the upkeep of treating well water that turns everything to rust. Dirsksen is a mess, my granddaughter had to walk that road to get to her bus stop. There is no sidewalk on that side, just a ditch! If that road can't even be fixed safe for our kids, I darn sure don't think it should be fixed to accomodate a race track and gambling casino. I think everyone would like to see nice opportunities for our little community that would benefit our community as a whole. Something that would bring job opportunities that contribute to the community in a positive way. Do some research on other places that have casinos in their towns, it will throw a red flag for sure. Aside from the traffic and unsavory activity that follows these type businesses, IMO, this type of big business and cheap paying jobs is not a plus for our town.
# 225:
6:18 pm PST, Nov 12,
Martha Goshaw, Florida
Please do not ruin the small town atmosphere of DeBary by allowing DeBary Downs to be a reality. The citizens of the town do not support this project!
Please do not ruin the small town atmosphere of DeBary by allowing DeBary Downs to be a reality. The citizens of the town do not support this project!
# 224:
2:47 pm PST, Nov 12,
TORY SALMON, Florida
I am incensed on several levels. First, that our city and county councils would even entertain dealing with such an under handed company. They need to get the dollar signs out of their eyes and consider the people who make this city their home. We need to enhance the community feel and not support a project that will just bring more problems. Secondly, something that affects our city's well-being should be voted on by the residents of Debary, not forced on us by the few who sit on the councils. Some of the past decisions have shown me that these people don't have the good of the people who elected them at heart. It always seems to be about the money.
I am incensed on several levels. First, that our city and county councils would even entertain dealing with such an under handed company. They need to get the dollar signs out of their eyes and consider the people who make this city their home. We need to enhance the community feel and not support a project that will just bring more problems. Secondly, something that affects our city's well-being should be voted on by the residents of Debary, not forced on us by the few who sit on the councils. Some of the past decisions have shown me that these people don't have the good of the people who elected them at heart. It always seems to be about the money.
# 223:
12:46 pm PST, Nov 12,
EARNEST Najorka, Florida
NO HORSE TACKS, GAMBLING CASINO'S, CARD ROOMS, PARIMUTUAL GAMING IN DEBARY OR ANYWHERE ELSE IN VOLUSIA COUNTY FLORIDA. I moved to DeBary 7 years ago to enjoy the safe quiet nice place to live. We do note need drug sales, crime, prostitution in the area. Please do NOT allow it. Thank you, Earnest Najorka
NO HORSE TACKS, GAMBLING CASINO'S, CARD ROOMS, PARIMUTUAL GAMING IN DEBARY OR ANYWHERE ELSE IN VOLUSIA COUNTY FLORIDA. I moved to DeBary 7 years ago to enjoy the safe quiet nice place to live. We do note need drug sales, crime, prostitution in the area. Please do NOT allow it. Thank you, Earnest Najorka
# 222:
10:36 am PST, Nov 12,
Robert Bruce, Florida
I moved to Debary in 2002 because it was a nice quiet city. I do not want to see it ruined by bringing in gambling. Soon after gambling starts there will be an increase in drug sales and prostitution in the area. Please do NOT allow it. Thank you, Robert Bruce
I moved to Debary in 2002 because it was a nice quiet city. I do not want to see it ruined by bringing in gambling. Soon after gambling starts there will be an increase in drug sales and prostitution in the area. Please do NOT allow it. Thank you, Robert Bruce
# 221:
4:43 am PST, Nov 12,
Andrea Dorywalski, Florida
# 220:
7:55 pm PST, Nov 11,
Todd Pulver, Florida
To Whom it may concern, It is my sincere desire that the proposed horse track/poker house is not permitted to be built within or near the City of DeBary. It is not the type of atmosphere we are trying to promote here in our small hometown. Respectfully, Todd Pulver
To Whom it may concern, It is my sincere desire that the proposed horse track/poker house is not permitted to be built within or near the City of DeBary. It is not the type of atmosphere we are trying to promote here in our small hometown. Respectfully, Todd Pulver
# 219:
5:32 am PST, Nov 7,
Mary Jo Caroselli, Florida
Let's have a public meeting to discuss the implications of gambling in our back yard. I would like to voice my concerns to my elected city and county officials. I understand George Coleman and Chris Carson, both OUTGOING members of our city government, are the only proponents of this project. I do NOT want this project built in my hometown. I DO want my voice heard. We should all be calling and writing DeBary City and Volusia County council members to voice our concerns. Last night at a small meeting of concerned citizens held in a DeBary church, we learned the Nov 13th DeBary City council meeting to discuss this project may have been changed to Nov 21st. Call the DeBary City clerk to stay apprised of the latest meeting dates and ATTEND to have your voice heard! City of DeBary 386-668-2040 DeBary council members' email addresses: http://debary.org/citycouncil.htm
Let's have a public meeting to discuss the implications of gambling in our back yard. I would like to voice my concerns to my elected city and county officials. I understand George Coleman and Chris Carson, both OUTGOING members of our city government, are the only proponents of this project. I do NOT want this project built in my hometown. I DO want my voice heard. We should all be calling and writing DeBary City and Volusia County council members to voice our concerns. Last night at a small meeting of concerned citizens held in a DeBary church, we learned the Nov 13th DeBary City council meeting to discuss this project may have been changed to Nov 21st. Call the DeBary City clerk to stay apprised of the latest meeting dates and ATTEND to have your voice heard! City of DeBary 386-668-2040 DeBary council members' email addresses: http://debary.org/citycouncil.htm
# 218:
9:39 am PST, Nov 4,
Donald Mills, Florida
I don't want peaceful Debary to turn into a high crime town or a tourest area. I moved to DeBary because this is a nice small peaceful town. Don't change it!
I don't want peaceful Debary to turn into a high crime town or a tourest area. I moved to DeBary because this is a nice small peaceful town. Don't change it!
# 217:
6:42 am PST, Nov 4,
Ronald White, Florida
# 216:
12:49 pm PST, Nov 3,
Lisa Nesbitt, Florida
no to debary downs
no to debary downs
# 215:
7:27 am PST, Nov 3,
Mary Palmer, Florida
I would like to say no to the DeBary Downs because life as we know in Volusia County would change and take away from our tranquility and uniqness . Mary B Palmer
I would like to say no to the DeBary Downs because life as we know in Volusia County would change and take away from our tranquility and uniqness . Mary B Palmer
# 214:
1:27 pm PST, Nov 2,
Kathleen Whitley, Florida
This is a family community--leave gambling out. It is already to crowded.
This is a family community--leave gambling out. It is already to crowded.
# 213:
9:30 am PDT, Nov 1,
Betty Urban, Florida
I find horse racing tracks to be beautiful and relaxing.I came from Illinois and there is a race track there called Arlington Race Track.I miss going there to spend the day.Bring on DeBary Downs and give people some entertainment.Look up Arlington Park Race Track and see how nice it can be.
I find horse racing tracks to be beautiful and relaxing.I came from Illinois and there is a race track there called Arlington Race Track.I miss going there to spend the day.Bring on DeBary Downs and give people some entertainment.Look up Arlington Park Race Track and see how nice it can be.
# 212:
11:11 pm PDT, Oct 31,
Melissa Durand, Florida
Where are those cows going to roam? Too much unneeded traffic problems. More reason for alcholics to drive unsafely in our small City w/ very few sherrif's patrolling as it is!
Where are those cows going to roam? Too much unneeded traffic problems. More reason for alcholics to drive unsafely in our small City w/ very few sherrif's patrolling as it is!
# 211:
6:20 pm PDT, Oct 31,
GLORIA JEAN HOLLOWAY, Florida
I am completely against this project which brings a harness track and poker rooms to this city. I am hopeful the people of our city will stand up and be counted and demand a special election to see if people even want it. I don't agree with just pushing it through without the voice of the people.
I am completely against this project which brings a harness track and poker rooms to this city. I am hopeful the people of our city will stand up and be counted and demand a special election to see if people even want it. I don't agree with just pushing it through without the voice of the people.
# 210:
2:11 pm PDT, Oct 31,
Cynthia Boor, Florida
I believe that the people of DeBary should have a chance to vote on whether they want this in their community or not. City Council members may not have input from the majority of their constituents.
I believe that the people of DeBary should have a chance to vote on whether they want this in their community or not. City Council members may not have input from the majority of their constituents.
# 209:
5:37 am PDT, Oct 31,
Charles Siple, Florida
I do not believe this project is in the best interests of the Citizens of Debary
I do not believe this project is in the best interests of the Citizens of Debary
# 208:
6:52 pm PDT, Oct 30,
Kenneth Pierce, Florida
This is the last thing Debary needs. Crime follows it. Additional services the city must provide are never paid for by the additional taxes collected.
This is the last thing Debary needs. Crime follows it. Additional services the city must provide are never paid for by the additional taxes collected.
# 207:
5:21 pm PDT, Oct 30,
Lisa Pierce, Florida
# 206:
5:14 pm PDT, Oct 30,
Kenneth T Pierce Jr., Florida
We do not wish to have gambling in Debary in any form or fashion. We do not want the crime,the added traffic, or the overbearing influence the industry would have on our local politics. Debary has always been a nice residential comunity and we would like for it to remain that way and not turn into a small version of Atlantic city.
We do not wish to have gambling in Debary in any form or fashion. We do not want the crime,the added traffic, or the overbearing influence the industry would have on our local politics. Debary has always been a nice residential comunity and we would like for it to remain that way and not turn into a small version of Atlantic city.
# 205:
10:37 pm PDT, Oct 29,
Name not displayed, Florida
Too much traffic and eventually it would draw pawn shops and other businesses of that nature into the area.
Too much traffic and eventually it would draw pawn shops and other businesses of that nature into the area.
# 204:
7:32 am PDT, Oct 29,
RENA PARK, Florida
I'm concerned about the traffic and crime it will bring to our quiet neighborhood. Where ever there are parking lots filled with cars late at night, there is a potential for crime, especially since deals with money and drinking. It will make our streets in DeBary too crowded with more traffic.
I'm concerned about the traffic and crime it will bring to our quiet neighborhood. Where ever there are parking lots filled with cars late at night, there is a potential for crime, especially since deals with money and drinking. It will make our streets in DeBary too crowded with more traffic.
# 203:
7:52 am PDT, Oct 28,
Laura Damora, Florida
# 202:
4:38 am PDT, Oct 28,
Carmen Falcon, Florida
I am a Debary resident since 1999. I moved here from Miami Florida. Prior to that I didn't even know Debary eisted. It was only thru looking for homes that I found such a perfect community and place to live. Not to far...yet that country living feeling. I must tell you that I don't agree with the proposed project for a horse track project. I understand what a great form of income this would bring. But the price is not worth what we will be giving up.
I am a Debary resident since 1999. I moved here from Miami Florida. Prior to that I didn't even know Debary eisted. It was only thru looking for homes that I found such a perfect community and place to live. Not to far...yet that country living feeling. I must tell you that I don't agree with the proposed project for a horse track project. I understand what a great form of income this would bring. But the price is not worth what we will be giving up.
# 201:
6:54 pm PDT, Oct 25,
Davenport Gene, Florida
I oppose any form of gambling for our city. This is a deceitful way of trying to get it in to our neighborhood.
I oppose any form of gambling for our city. This is a deceitful way of trying to get it in to our neighborhood.
