Casino Update

Jan. 23, 2024

Neighbors,

This afternoon the Subcommittee on Gaming in the Virginia Senate Committee on General Laws and Technology tied 4-4 on casino bill SB 675, meaning the bill goes to the full committee tomorrow afternoon for a vote. I know of at least one group of concerned residents that are meeting at the Hartke Office Building parking lot, 11890 Sunrise Valley Drive, 11 a.m. tomorrow (Jan. 24) to bus and carpool to Richmond on this topic (for more information contact conniehartke@gmail.com). It should also be possible to testify remotely tomorrow, see the senate virtual participation policy. Follow the instructions, including signing up at least a half hour before the committee meeting begins – likely early afternoon.

If you cannot attend personally or virtually, emails are also an option. Here is a link to the committee which lists all members – click on each member to get their email address. Here’s my letter I sent Senator Marsden and committee members earlier this evening. If you care about this issue like I do, please make your voice heard!

Regards,

Walter