Robert Cramer is CAO of Cramer and Associates and the most recent author of a letter sent with 250 signatures to presidential hopefuls from Iowans concerned about the impact of gaming on our nation.
Cramer considers himself a small-businessman, engineer, problem solver, numbers guy, conservative, and a man of faith. Cramer has served on several boards and panels including the Johnston School Board, Industry Advisory Council for the Construction Engineering Department at ISU, Associated General Contractors of Iowa Board of Directors, AGC liaison with Iowa DOT, AGC of IA Executive Committee, Blessman Ministries, Inc. Board of Directors.
Dear Governor Walker,
I am a bridge contractor and politically
active citizen of Iowa. My letter to you
is accompanied by 250 signatures who oppose any expansion of gambling. These
signatures represent Iowans across our state who are concerned about all
aspects of the gambling industry and the impact it has on our communities as
well as the communities that neighbor our state.
It simply is not logical to think that an
economic base can be created by increasing any additional licenses to potential
casinos in the hope of generating revenue to support programs within an
individual state. We’ve seen this happen in Atlantic City where casinos have
closed their doors, jobs are lost and businesses are closed leaving that City
almost bankrupt.
As you know, the strength of any state and
that of our nation lies in the hands of the people. We need industries and opportunities allowing
them to have pride and satisfaction in earning a paycheck and see the results
of their devoted hard work. For the
state to entice people (especially the poor) to spend their hard earned money
in hopes of a “free lunch” from gambling sends the exact opposite message.
I thank you and the citizens of Iowa thank
you for taking a stand in not supporting the proposed Kenosha casino in
Wisconsin. Thank you for your service
and leadership as well as taking the time to read my letter and look at yet another
group of Iowans who have signed the attached petitions.
Sincerely,
Robert Cramer
President/CAO
