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Councilman Kenyatta Johnson appoints committee to watch Live! casino developers

Councilman Kenyatta Johnson appointed a 16-member Diversity Oversight Board to monitor commitments by the developers of the $450 million Live! Hotel & Casino in South Philadelphia.

Councilman Kenyatta Johnson appointed a 16-member Diversity Oversight Board to monitor commitments by the developers of the $450 million Live! Hotel & Casino in South Philadelphia.

The committee's mission is make sure the casino developers use businesses owned by minorities and women for a certain percentage of contracts during construction and after the casino opens.

A City Council zoning hearing for the site is scheduled for Monday.

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