Paige Alost: Executive Director of Athens County Convention and Visitors Bureau

-(no email listed) 740-592-1819

-She could provide me with a great description of what tourism looks like in Athens- how it is successful and what could help to boost the economy.

Fr. Patrick E. Gaughan: Pastor St. Paul’s Church Athens Ohio

-stpaul@frognet.net

-Fr. Pat will be a great source for information regarding the catholic church- especially the catholic community in Athens- feels about Casinos and the morality concerning them.


Suzi Hawk: President Ohio University College Republicans

-sh302506@ohio.edu

-Suzi can give me an idea of the Republican perspective (at least on campus) on the new casino legislation

Liz Clark: President Ohio University College Democrats

-dems@ohio.edu

-Liz could give me the Democratic perspective on the legislation. And by having both sides ( rep.and dem.) I will be able to gain a better vantage point on the political assertions of the legislation.

Julie White: Political science professor

-whitej@ohio.edu

-After getting the perspective of the student political organizations, having the a more professional source with a perhaps more expert opinion will be valuable.