represented Franklin
County for 11 terms
before his
resignation back in
September. He
resigned from his
position as a
lawmaker in order to
take a seat on the
board. The
Pennsylvania Gaming
Control Board
consists of seven
members. His new
position will pay a
reported $145,000
annually.
Attorney General
Jerry Pappert
effectively sued
over Coy's
appointment. The
state Supreme Court
ruled that the state
constitution
prohibits lawmakers
from accepting
positions in certain
public offices until
their existing
elected seat has
expired.
Coy's job as a
lawmaker expired
Tuesday, the very
last day in
November, and the
next day H. William
DeWeese, Democratic
House Leader,
appointed him to the
Control Board.
The gambling
commission is
reportedly holding
its first meeting
Tuesday, Dec. 14.
In July, legislation
was passed
permitting as many
as 61,000 slot
machines at 14 race
tracks and resorts,
as well as
independent
buildings for
gaming. Revenues
from the slots will
be put towards
relief of
Pennsylvania
property-tax and
beef-up the state's
horse racing
industry.
