As the casino license awarded to Wynn Resorts faces ongoing legal challenges and fresh accusations directed at the Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC), Steve Wynn has demonstrated consistent neighborly conduct throughout this nearly year-long ordeal.
Rather than dismiss Massachusetts politics as dysfunctional and walk away, or play it safe by waiting for the courts to decide, Steve Wynn has proven his character by honoring his commitments. He promptly delivered a $1 million check to the City of Boston for the Charlestown community—funds that currently remain in a bank account while Boston officials engage in political maneuvering instead of deploying them to benefit residents. Beyond these contractual obligations, Wynn has voluntarily extended his generosity to organizations throughout the region.
Over the past week alone, Wynn has made contributions to the Charlestown Bunker Hill Parade Committee and the Mystic River Watershed Association. Notably, these gifts have been given quietly, without publicity or ceremony.
Such contributions prove vital for these organizations to sustain their missions of strengthening their communities.
Mayor Carlo DeMaria’s assessment resonates: the latest allegations against the MGC exemplify Massachusetts politics at its worst.
Regrettably, certain Massachusetts elected officials have not followed Steve Wynn’s lead in supporting community organizations that enhance residents’ lives. Instead, they persist in playing politics—and doing so without particular finesse.