Parents, school leaders oppose Dotty's northwest gaming establishment location approved by city
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) -- Several school leaders in the northwest valley are voicing their concerns over a Dotty's gambling establishment being built too close to the area.
On Tuesday, the City of Las Vegas Planning Commission voted 4 to 3 to override a mandate to keep a gaming establishment at least 1500 feet from a school.
The Dotty's is set to go in along Rainbow Boulevard, near Ann Road and US 95, just over 400 feet away from several elementary schools.
Those who spoke to 8 News Now say they were already against the matter, but after the robbery and murder that took place at the Dotty's location near Jones Boulevard and Flamingo Road this week, they are even more upset.
Stephanie Ryne owns Dawn Education Preschool, across the street from the proposed location. She said the situation is beyond frustrating to parents and students... Read More