Residents discuss proposed Slidell Casino at special meeting in Mandeville

Posted: Jun 30, 2021 / 05:45 PM EDT

Updated: Jul 1, 2021 / 02:01 AM EDT

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MANDEVILLE, La. (WGNO) — The St. Tammany Parish Council is holding a meeting on Wednesday evening in Mandeville to discuss the proposed casino in Slidell.

The meeting comes a day after parish sheriff, Randy Smith, and Slidell Police Chief Randy Fandal came out in opposition to its development due to what they believe could be an increase in crime accompanying it’s opening.

A packed house and a number of people are outside in the overflow section waiting on the St. Tammany Parish Council to discuss the proposed Slidell area casino. Reps from the casino and several pastors are also in attendance. @WGNOtv pic.twitter.com/KhZc9Qrwpc
— Chris Welty (@Chris_R_Welty) June 30, 2021