Stockton trustees authorize investigation into Showboat purchase

By Diane D’Amico, Education Writer

GALLOWAY TOWNSHIP — The Stockton University board of trustees on Wednesday approved a contract not to exceed $350,000 for legal services with Gibbons P.C. for a “comprehensive investigation of matters relating to the acquisition and proposed sale of the Showboat Hotel and Casino.”

Anne Pomeroy, president of the Stockton Federation of Teachers, and Rodger Jackson, president of the Stockton Senate, formally presented resolutions asking for seats on the board and approving some form of condemnation of Saatkamp regarding the Showboat purchase.

“The vote does not reflect our judgment of the history of his career,” Pomeroy said. “We recognize his accomplishments.”

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