Mayor Skip Conkling appreciates the benefits provided by Prairie Meadows. a non-profit casino in his town of Altoona. He is concerned about the expansion of casinos we're seeing nationwide and how that could harm organizations trying to give back to the communities they are a part of.
Click here to read his open letter to all current presidential candidates.
The Honorable Skip Conkling is currently Mayor of the City of Altoona. Prior to this, he served on the Altoona City Council for 16 years. He is currently a commissioner on the Des Moines Area Regional Transit Commission, as well as a member of the Metropolitan Planning Organization, Metropolitan Advisory Council, 2030 Transportation Task Force and the Convention and Visitors Bureau Board of Directors.
