When he was vying for a casino in Atlantic City, he had to undergo an extensive background check
I agree this article is ridiculous. If anyone did any business, especially construction in the NY-NJ area in the early 80’s you were gonna cross paths with some “Wiseguys”.
But the casino license? It was probably a connected guy who approved it! :)
Whatever. Believe what you want. All the candidates have connections - maybe not with mafia, but they are owned by someone - and so there you have it.
Dr. Phillip Barbay: ...now, not withstanding Mr. Mellon's input. The next question for us is where to build our factory?
Thornton Melon: How 'bout Fantasyland?
Thornton Melon: Oh, you left out a bunch of stuff.
Dr. Phillip Barbay: Oh really? Like what for instance?
Thornton Melon: First of all you're going to have to grease the local politicians for the sudden zoning problems that always come up. Then there's the kickbacks to the carpenters, and if you plan on using any cement in this building I'm sure the Teamsters would like to have a little chat with ya, and that'll cost ya. Oh and don't forget a little something for the building inspectors. Then there's long term costs such as waste disposal. I don't know if you're familiar with who runs that business but I assure you it's not the Boy Scouts.